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Pandemic puts more rental properties in private equity hands

by Caroline Champlin

Oct 21, 2021

Investment firms might be able to pay more for renovations, but critics say they accelerate evictions.

With landlords dealing with financial stress brought on by COVID, selling properties to private equity firms can be appealing.

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Why private equity firms are hungry for old-school food brands

by Justin Ho

Sep 7, 2018

They aren't buying the food companies for the long run or the delicious taste.

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