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Blackstone sees opportunity in student housing

Apr 21, 2022
The investment firm is buying American Campus Communities, the largest developer, owner, and manager of student housing in the U.S.
Competition between student housing providers can be fierce.
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Corporate investors remain bullish on real estate market

Feb 1, 2022
Corporations bought a record share of homes last year and can make it hard for regular homebuyers to compete.
According to some estimates, firms have invested roughly $50 billion in single-family rentals over the past few years.
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From LP to Inc. Why are some companies changing their structure?

Apr 18, 2019
Here's a hint: changes to tax law.
Steve Schwarzman, CEO and co-founder of the Blackstone Group, participates in a Business Roundtable discussion on 'Transitioning Innovations from Labor-to Market', during a CEO Innovation Summit, on December 6, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
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