Amherst Holdings LLC, which owns or manages about 20,000 single-family rentals, is launching a subsidiary to purchase, renovate and resell properties, combining the home-flipping business with new features to simplify the consumer experience of...

Strong demand from renters has kept up with a high pace of new construction, allaying fears of overbuilding in the market.

Private equity, infrastructure and real estate firms are broadening their sources of capital to fuel expansion and remain nimble.

Well-defined agreements, good communication, and fairness can help assure a successful project, start to finish.