Independence Realty Trust, Inc. is an S&P 400 MidCap company and a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily communities in non-gateway U.S. markets. Its investment strategy focuses on gaining scale near major employment centers within amenity-rich submarkets that offer good school districts and high-quality retail. The company's main investment objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to shareholders through portfolio management, strong operational performance, and a consistent return on capital via distributions and capital appreciation. Independence Realty Trust, Inc. was established in 2009 and is incorporated in Maryland.