VineBrook Homes Trust, which operates more than 13,500 SFRs, has held discussions with advisers about going public.

REITs have a track record of performing well during inflationary periods.

The firm offered to take over the industrial REIT for $18.70 a share, in a rival bid to Sam Zell’s Equity Commonwealth.

Self-storage REITs led the way through the first six months of 2021, but retail, residential and industrial REITs also posted strong numbers.

Recently announced deals amount to more than $70 billion in mergers and acquisition activity among publicly-traded REITs.

Seritage Growth Properties wants to unload 40 to 50 sites as it tries to generate cash for redevelopment of more attractive holdings.

REITs also are poised to ride out the broader economic recovery even as some fears about inflation have arisen.

The U.S.-based firm is working with advisers on the listing, which could come as soon as the end of the year.

Hospitality Investors Trust Inc. and Synrgo Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week.