The world’s largest alternative asset manager is now its largest landlord. Why Blackstone is taking over US rentals — and what it means for housing

But these days, you could just as easily be competing against a far more daunting buyer: multi-billion private-equity firm ...

Here's what happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood

What makes rents go down and neighborhood diversity go up? Corporate landlords. But they also make it harder to own for ...