Private equity firms join the rental market

[Ben C]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/foreclosures-draw-private-equity-u-150127753.html

most of you probably already heard of this in the past months and it looks like it's going to happen pretty soon. as a newbie in REI, I'd like to hear what the experienced player's opinion on this. couple of questions I can think of.

1. How much will it effect the small investors, will it kill them?
2. Do you expect a over-supply of rental which will bring down the rental price
3. Do you see these firms turn them into section 8 housing

looking forward to see all the comments.

Ben