One of the most significant real estate investment trends of 2012 has been the tremendous amount of institutional capital directed into single-family housing rental investments. And while it’s still too early to tell whether it’s all a passing fad or 'the next big thing,' some have begun questioning whether the burgeoning industry will see long-lasting returns in rental income and property value appreciation.
If a fad, then the investment activity over the past few weeks could be the zenith of the trend. If part of a long-term housing recovery play, then the recent developments may well represent an inflection point as several new domestic and international institutional players have placed big bets on the market, including Blackstone and Colony Financial, which have stepped up their earlier efforts to expand their single-family holdings.
Blackstone formally launched its Invitation Homes last month as its national single-family rental platform.
Read more...Appeal Keeps Building for a Still Unproven Investment In Housing Rental Market - CoStar Group
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