Converting real estate owned properties to rental units is still in its infancy but it could be a compelling asset type for investors. If securitized, it could provide a much-needed boost to the real estate market, according to Standard & Poor’s. In a recent analysis, S&P suggested taking the government’s REO-to-rent pilot program a step further and consider securitizing the rental streams from a pool of underlying REO assets, which could potentially provide a steady cash flow to back securitization transactions. Proceeds from the eventual sale of the properties could also be incorporated into the cash...