Organization and Operations (Details)	Jun. 10, 2013 shares	Dec. 31, 2016 state single_family_property	Dec. 31, 2015 state single_family_property
Organization and operations
Number of states | state		22	22
Operating Partnership | Series D Convertible Units
Organization and operations
Issuance of units (in shares) | shares	4,375,000
Operating Partnership | Series E Convertible Units
Organization and operations
Issuance of units (in shares) | shares	4,375,000
Single family homes
Organization and operations
Number of properties | single_family_property		48,422	38,780
Single-family properties held for sale | Single family homes
Organization and operations
Number of properties | single_family_property		1,119	45