
Investing in build-to-rent properties can be especially profitable because of long-term tenants and generational shifts.
Home prices and rents have been increasing by record numbers. Many companies, especially hedge funds like Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) and REITs like American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH), are building homes with the sole purpose of renting them as opposed to buying homes to sell to long-term owners.