Big landlords jump into the homebuilding business as demand for single-family rentals surges

Jake and Stephanie Murphy are moving into a new single-family rental home built by American Homes 4 Rent.Diana Olick | CNBC Real Estate CorrespondentAs demand for single-family rental homes surges, big landlords are jumping into the homebuilding business to shore up falling supplies.The push comes as more Americans have the flexibility to work from anywhere…