The recent onslaught of build-for-rent (BFR) homes makes it a new, booming asset class, according to John Burns Consulting.

More than half of the 651 build-for-rent (BFR) communities in its database (51%) were built in the past five years and more than one-quarter (27%) were built in the past two years.

This represents a boon to the housing supply-starved nation. However, more supply is needed and according to an analysis by John Burns Consulting, it is on its way. 

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