Why it matters
AIMI condenses three drivers of multifamily-investment attractiveness into a single index per metro and at the national level. It is a useful summary measure for "are conditions getting more or less attractive over time?" and updates quarterly.
How CRE teams consume it
Quarterly — scrape page + PDF; the historical series is downloadable.
Caveats & limitations
Composite index — masks the contribution of any individual driver. Multifamily-only.
Use cases
- Multifamily metro screening
- Allocation prioritization
- LP marketing context