Atlanta Landlords Control 19,000 Homes, Tenant Fears Rise
Corporate Giants Dominate Metro Atlanta's Single-Family Rental Market Corporate landlords are increasingly shaping Atlanta's housing landscape. They control nearly 19,000 single-family rental homes, commanding almost 11% of the market. This concentration marks a shift from the days when individual homeowners predominated. Institutional investors have now acquired 25% of Atlanta's single-family rental homes. This figure vastly surpasses the national average of 2%. As a result, Metro Atlanta leads all major U.S. cities in corporate home ownership. Four key companies own nearly 30,000 private homes in the region. This ownership level is about 10 times the national average for single-family rentals. The rise of corporate control raises alarms about potential market manipulation. Large firms can influence rental prices due to their substantial portfolios. This shift reduces competition among landlords. It significantly alters the traditional housing dynamic favoring individual p...