One week ago, The Blackstone Group officially announced the launch of B2R Finance, a lending platform that will target smaller buy-to-rent single-family property owners. With the launch, the New York-based alternative asset manager has come full circle in the niche property strategy, which had its roots with mom-and-pop investors before the private equity giants piled in.
Lend me your niche
In a few short years, Blackstone has become the largest owner of buy-to-rent properties. But the launch of a new lending platform suggests the longer-term opportunity in the space may be in debt.
