Build-to-Rent Build-to-Rent in 2026: Why Institutional Money Is Building Entire Neighborhoods You'll Never Own Homebuilders, REITs, and private equity are no longer just selling houses — they're building whole subdivisions designed to stay rentals forever. Here's what that means if you're renting or trying to buy.
Charlotte Charlotte Real Estate Investors Pivot to Build-to-Rent Charlotte-area investors led U.S. build-to-rent delivery volumes in Q1 2026, accounting for 14% of all new single-family rental units delivered nationally.