Invitation Homes 10-Q 9 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 04, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	Colony Starwood Homes
Trading Symbol	SFR
Entity Central Index Key	1,579,471
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		113,231,879

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments in real estate properties:
Land and land improvements	$ 1,595,371	$ 1,584,533
Buildings and building improvements	4,469,092	4,403,871
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	140,333	131,502
Total investments in real estate properties	6,204,796	6,119,906
Accumulated depreciation	(411,968)	(370,394)
Investments in real estate properties, net	5,792,828	5,749,512
Real estate held for sale, net	23,759	22,201
Cash and cash equivalents	430,926	109,097
Restricted cash	159,131	155,194
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	34,114	34,384
Asset-backed securitization certificates	141,103	141,103
Assets held for sale (Note 14)	50,478	76,870
Goodwill	260,230	260,230
Other assets, net	71,304	66,585
Total assets	6,963,873	6,615,176
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	90,617	88,140
Resident prepaid rent and security deposits	60,403	57,823
Secured credit facilities		108,501
Mortgage loans, net	3,327,374	3,333,241
Convertible senior notes, net	516,493	356,983
Liabilities related to assets held for sale (Note 14)	6,005	25,495
Other liabilities	87
Total liabilities	4,000,979	3,970,183
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Equity
Preferred shares $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	0	0
Common shares $.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 113,158,594 and 101,495,759 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	1,127	1,015
Additional paid-in capital	3,100,597	2,734,034
Accumulated deficit	(357,540)	(319,828)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28,681	23,667
Total shareholders’ equity	2,772,865	2,438,888
Non-controlling interests	190,029	206,105
Total equity	2,962,894	2,644,993
Total liabilities and equity	$ 6,963,873	$ 6,615,176

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred shares, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred shares, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common shares, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common shares, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common shares, shares issued	113,158,594	101,495,759
Common shares, shares outstanding	113,158,594	101,495,759

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
REVENUE
Rental income	$ 141,095,000	$ 130,452,000
Other property income	7,171,000	4,924,000
Other income	2,774,000	2,890,000
Total revenues	151,040,000	138,266,000
EXPENSES
Property operating and maintenance	18,946,000	16,738,000
Real estate taxes, insurance and HOA costs	28,299,000	27,319,000
Property management	9,650,000	10,016,000
Interest expense	38,999,000	37,457,000
Depreciation and amortization	46,185,000	43,630,000
Impairment of real estate assets	443,000	30,000
Share-based compensation	1,561,000	387,000
General and administrative	10,840,000	16,366,000
Merger and transaction-related	0	23,482,000
Total expenses	154,923,000	175,425,000
Net gain on sales of real estate	678,000	1,384,000
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures	180,000	197,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(7,153,000)	0
Other expense, net	(1,639,000)	(725,000)
Loss before income taxes	(11,817,000)	(36,303,000)
Income tax expense	157,000	245,000
Net loss from continuing operations	(11,974,000)	(36,548,000)
Loss from discontinued operations, net (Note 14)	(46,000)	(10,501,000)
Net loss	(12,020,000)	(47,049,000)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	678,000	2,850,000
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (11,342,000)	$ (44,199,000)
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted:
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$ (0.11)	$ (0.34)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	0	(0.09)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	(0.11)	(0.43)
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.22	$ 0.22

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (12,020)	$ (47,049)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized gains (losses)	4,891	(2,351)
Reclassifications to income	521	494
Other comprehensive income (loss)	5,412	(1,857)
Comprehensive loss	(6,608)	(48,906)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	393	2,959
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (6,215)	$ (45,947)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Shares [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust Equity [Member]	Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 2,644,993	$ 1,015	$ 2,734,034	$ (319,828)	$ 23,667	$ 2,438,888	$ 206,105
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		101,495,759
Capital distributions	(167)						(167)
Dividends declared of $0.22 per share	(26,370)			(26,370)		(26,370)
Issuance of common shares for settlement of RSUs	1	$ 1				1
Issuance of common shares for settlement of RSUs, shares		118,151
Amortization of share-based compensation	1,566		1,566			1,566
Amortization of share-based compensation, shares		3,066
Shares withheld for taxes related to settlement of RSUs	(1,385)		(1,385)			(1,385)
Shares withheld for taxes related to settlement of RSUs, shares		(40,738)
Repurchase of 2017 Convertible Notes	(15,648)		(15,648)			(15,648)
Issuance of 2022 Convertible Notes	17,725		17,725			17,725
Issuance of common shares	348,787	$ 111	348,676			348,787
Issuance of common shares, shares		11,105,465
Redemption of OP Units for common shares			15,629		(113)	15,516	(15,516)
Redemption of OP Units for common shares, shares		476,891
Net loss	(12,020)			(11,342)		(11,342)	(678)
Other comprehensive income	5,412				5,127	5,127	285
Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 2,962,894	$ 1,127	$ 3,100,597	$ (357,540)	$ 28,681	$ 2,772,865	$ 190,029
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2017		113,158,594

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.22	$ 0.22

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Unaudited)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (12,020,000)	$ (47,049,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	46,185,000	43,630,000
Amortization of debt discounts	4,534,000	5,308,000
Amortization of deferred financing costs	4,622,000	3,122,000
Amortization of leased vehicle deposits	41,000	52,000
Share-based compensation	1,561,000	387,000
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(180,000)	(197,000)
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures	180,000	0
Bad debt expense	2,068,000	1,075,000
Net gain on sales of real estate	(1,730,000)	(1,384,000)
Gain on loan conversions, net (Note 14)	(694,000)	(337,000)
Gain on NPL sales (Note 14)	(107,000)	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	7,153,000	0
Unrealized losses from derivative instruments	1,022,000	302,000
Impairment of real estate assets	443,000	30,000
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	(6,238,000)	(8,487,000)
Other assets	(1,268,000)	1,062,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(5,033,000)	(22,551,000)
Resident prepaid rent and security deposits	2,580,000	368,000
Other liabilities	0	(318,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	43,119,000	(24,987,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of real estate properties	(86,990,000)	(1,790,000)
Capital expenditures for real estate properties	(25,460,000)	(25,058,000)
Proceeds from sales of real estate	51,657,000	48,403,000
Proceeds from sales of loans and other proceeds on loans (Note 14)	291,000	9,334,000
Distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures	270,000	460,000
Payment of leasing costs	(2,153,000)	(2,258,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(62,385,000)	86,345,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings on secured credit facilities	70,233,000	42,374,000
Payments on secured credit facilities	(178,734,000)	(2,039,000)
Payments on master repurchase facility (Note 14)	(19,286,000)	(6,894,000)
Payments on mortgage loans	(9,439,000)	(1,759,000)
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible senior notes	345,000,000	0
Payment of financing costs	(8,948,000)	89,000
Repurchase of convertible senior notes	186,012,000	0
Proceeds from the issuance of common shares	360,928,000	0
Payment of offering costs	(10,940,000)	(11,871,000)
Change in escrow reserves for credit facilities and mortgage loans, net	2,301,000	982,000
Repurchases of common shares	0	(44,550,000)
Contributions from non-controlling interests	0	141,000
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(167,000)	(215,000)
Payments of dividends and redemption of preferred shares	(23,841,000)	(607,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	341,095,000	(24,349,000)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	321,829,000	37,009,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	109,097,000	162,090,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	430,926,000	199,099,000
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	25,423,000	30,764,000
Cash paid for income taxes	32,000	245,000
Income tax refunds	141,000	0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Accrued capital expenditures	3,456,000	3,509,000
Loan basis converted to real estate properties (Note 14)	2,429,000	28,075,000
Accrued dividends to common shareholders	26,365,000	23,849,000
Discount on convertible senior notes	18,015,000	0
Accrued offering costs	363,000	0
Accrued deferred financing costs	1,843,000	0
CAH [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash acquired in the Merger and CAH reorganization, net	$ 0	$ 57,254,000

Organization And Operations

Organization And Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Operations	Note 1. Organization and Operations Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Colony Starwood Homes (formerly Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (“SWAY”)), a Maryland real estate investment trust, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including Colony Starwood Homes Partnership, L.P. (formerly Starwood Waypoint Residential Partnership, L.P.), a Delaware limited partnership through which we conduct substantially all of our business, which we refer to as “our operating partnership”; the term “CAH” refers to Colony American Homes, Inc., our predecessor for accounting purposes; the term “the Manager” refers to SWAY Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, our former external manager; and the term “Starwood Capital Group” refers to Starwood Capital Group Global, L.P. (and its predecessors), together with all of its affiliates and subsidiaries, including the Manager prior to its internalization, other than us. The Merger On September 21, 2015, we and CAH announced the signing of the Merger Agreement, to combine the two companies in a stock-for-stock transaction (the “Merger”). In connection with the transaction, we internalized the Manager. The Merger and the Internalization were completed on January 5, 2016. Upon consummation of the Internalization, Starwood Capital Group contributed the outstanding equity interests of the Manager to our operating partnership in exchange for 6,400,000 OP Units. The OP Units are redeemable at the election of the holder and we have the option, at our sole discretion, to redeem any such OP Units for cash or exchange such OP Units for common shares, on a one-for-one basis (see Note 8. Shareholders’ Equity). Subsequent to the Internalization and the Merger, we own all material assets and intellectual property rights of the Manager. Under the Merger Agreement, CAH shareholders received an aggregate of 64,869,526 of our common shares in exchange for all shares of CAH. Upon completion of the transaction, our existing shareholders and the former owner of the Manager owned approximately 41% of our common shares, while former CAH shareholders owned approximately 59% of our common shares. The share allocation was determined based on each company’s net asset value. The terms of the Internalization were negotiated and approved by a special committee of our board of trustees. Upon the closing of the Internalization and the Merger, we changed our name to Colony Starwood Homes and our common shares are listed and traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “SFR.” Since both SWAY and CAH had significant pre-combination activities, the Merger was accounted for as a business combination by the combined company in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, “Business Combinations.” Based upon consideration of a number of factors, CAH was designated as the accounting acquirer in the Merger (although SWAY was the legal acquirer) which resulted in a reverse acquisition of SWAY for accounting purposes. Consequently, the historical condensed consolidated financial statements included herein as of any date, or for any periods, prior to January 5, 2016, the closing date of the Merger, represent only the pre-Merger condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, other comprehensive income and cash flows of CAH. SWAY’s assets, liabilities and non-controlling interests were recorded at fair value as of January 5, 2016, and its results of operations are included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations beginning on that date. Overview We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust and commenced operations in March 2012 primarily to acquire, renovate, lease and manage residential assets in select markets throughout the United States. Our objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders over the long-term through dividends and capital appreciation. Our primary strategy is to acquire single-family rental (“SFR”) homes through a variety of channels, renovate these homes to the extent necessary and lease them to qualified residents. We measure homes by the number of rental units as compared to number of properties, taking into account our limited investments in multi-unit properties. We seek to take advantage of macroeconomic trends in favor of leasing homes by acquiring, owning, renovating and managing homes that we believe will generate substantial current rental revenue, which we expect to grow over time. Our operating partnership was formed as a Delaware limited partnership in May 2012. Our wholly-owned subsidiary is the sole general partner of our operating partnership, and we conduct substantially all of our business through our operating partnership. We owned 95.0% of the outstanding OP Units as of March 31, 2017. As a result of the Merger, we have a joint venture with Prime Asset Fund VI, LLC (“Prime”), an entity managed by Prime Finance, an asset manager that specializes in acquisition, resolution and disposition of non-performing loans (“NPLs”). We own a greater than 98.75% interest in the joint venture. We have substantially exited the NPL business and are currently marketing all remaining assets of the joint venture for disposition (see Note 14. Discontinued Operations We intend to operate and to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes on our REIT taxable income to the extent that we annually distribute all of our REIT taxable income to shareholders and maintain our qualification as a REIT.

Basis of Presentation and Signi

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The December 31, 2016 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. Intercompany amounts have been eliminated. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary to state fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2017, and the results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. The interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017, or for any other future annual or interim period. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk We consolidate entities in which we retain a controlling financial interest or entities that meet the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. In performing our analysis of whether we are the primary beneficiary, at initial investment and at each quarterly reporting period, we consider whether we individually have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity’s economic performance and also have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The determination of whether an entity is a VIE, and whether we are the primary beneficiary, involves significant judgments, including the determination of which activities most significantly affect the entities’ performance, estimates about the current and future fair values and performance of assets held by the VIE and/or general market conditions. As described in Note 6. Debt As described in Note 4. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Non-controlling interests represent (1) the portion of the equity (net assets) in Prime that is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to us and (2) the interests in our operating partnership held by Starwood Capital Group. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component of equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations include the allocation of the net income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interest holders. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates that we make are of the fair value of our properties with regards to impairment. While home values are typically not a highly subjective estimate on a per-unit basis, given the usual availability of comparable property sale and other market data, these fair value estimates significantly affect the condensed consolidated financial statements, including (1) whether certain assets are identified as being potentially impaired and then, if deemed to be impaired, the amount of the resulting impairment charges and (2) the allocation of purchase price to individual assets acquired as part of a pool, which have a significant impact on the amount of gain or loss recognized from a subsequent sale, and the subsequent impairment assessment, of individual assets. As described further below in the description of our significant accounting policies, we determined the fair value of NPLs, at the time of the Merger, by using a discounted cash flow valuation model, which are significantly informed by the fair value of the underlying collateral property, and also applied the estimated effect of a bulk sale of the portfolio. These estimates of fair value are determined using methodologies similar to those described below. Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and short-term investments. Short-term investments are comprised of highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents in multiple financial institutions with high credit quality in order to minimize our credit loss exposure. At times, these balances exceed federally insurable limits. Restricted Cash Restricted cash is primarily comprised of resident security deposits held by us and rental revenues held in accounts controlled by lenders on our debt facilities, as well as cash collateral held by the counterparty to certain of our interest rate swap contracts. Investments in Real Estate Effective in the fourth quarter of 2016, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business (see Recent Accounting Pronouncements below) . Under the revised framework, acquisitions of homes or portfolios of homes are considered asset acquisitions, rather than business combinations, regardless of whether there is a lease in place, because substantially all of the fair value of the acquired assets is concentrated in a single identifiable assets or group of similar identifiable assets. As a result, we account for acquisitions and dispositions of homes as purchases or disposals of assets, rather than businesses. Prior to the adoption of this standard, w e evaluated each purchase transaction to determine whether the acquired assets met the definition of a business within the scope of ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations . We recorded property acquired with an existing lease as a business combination. For property acquisitions accounted for as business combinations, the land, building and improvements and the existing lease were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition, with acquisition costs expensed as incurred. We accounted for property acquired not subject to an existing lease as an asset acquisition, with the property recorded at the purchase price, including acquisition costs, allocated between land, building and improvements based upon their relative fair values at the date of acquisition. Transaction costs related to acquisitions that were not deemed to be businesses were included in the cost basis of the acquired assets. We determine fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures The nature of our business requires that in certain circumstances properties are acquired subject to existing liens. Liens that are expected to be extinguished in cash are estimated and accrued on the date of acquisition and recorded as a cost of the property. Expenditures that improve or extend the life of an acquired property, including construction overhead, personnel and other allocated direct costs, along with related holding costs during the renovation period are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful life. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred. We capitalize certain costs incurred in connection with successful property acquisitions and associated stabilization activities, including tangible property improvements and replacements of existing property components. Included in these capitalized costs are certain personnel costs associated with time spent by certain personnel in connection with the planning and execution of all capital additions activities at the property level as well as third-party acquisition agreement fees. Capitalized indirect costs are allocations of certain department costs, including personnel costs, that directly relate to capital additions activities. We also capitalize property taxes, insurance, interest and homeowners’ association (“HOA”) fees during periods in which property stabilization is in progress. We expense costs that do not relate to capital additions activities, including ordinary repairs, maintenance, resident turnover costs and general and administrative expenses. We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment periodically or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. We evaluate cash flows and determine impairments on a per-unit basis, which is generally a single home but may include a single property with multiple housing units. In making this determination, we review, among other things, current and estimated future rental revenues associated with each home or property, market information for each sub-market (including competition levels, foreclosure levels, leasing trends, lease rates, and the market prices of similar homes currently being offered for sale), and known or probable events indicating that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If an impairment indicator exists, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows against the carrying amount of an asset. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, we record an impairment loss for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount of the asset. Since impairment of homes classified as held for use in our operations is evaluated on the basis of undiscounted cash flows, the carrying values of certain homes may exceed their fair value but no impairment loss is recognized as long as the carrying values are recoverable from future cash flows. However, if homes classified as held for use were subsequently classified as held for sale, they would be required to be measured at fair value less estimated costs to sell, and the resulting impairment losses could be material. To determine the estimated fair value, we primarily consider an independent valuation of the property from a third-party automated valuation model (“AVM”) service provider. If an AVM is not available or its confidence index is below a certain threshold, we use local broker-pricing opinions (“BPOs”), if available and current. In order to validate the BPOs received and used in our assessment of fair value of real estate, we perform an internal review to determine if an acceptable valuation approach was used to estimate fair value in compliance with guidance provided by ASC Topic 820. BPOs are subject to judgments of a particular broker formed by visiting a property, assessing general home values in an area, reviewing comparable listings, and reviewing comparable completed sales. These judgments may vary among brokers and may fluctuate over time based on housing market activities and the influx of additional comparable listings and sales. Our results could be materially and adversely affected if the judgments used by a broker prove to be incorrect or inaccurate. We evaluate our long-lived assets on a regular basis to ensure that individual properties still meet our investment criteria. If we determine that an individual property no longer meets our investment criteria, we make a decision to dispose of the property. We then market the property for sale and classify it as real estate held for sale in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The properties that are classified as real estate held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or their fair value less estimated costs to sell and are no longer depreciated. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded impairment charges of $0.4 million and $30,000, respectively. Non-Performing Loans As a result of the Merger, we acquired a portfolio of NPLs held and administered through our joint venture with Prime. We have decided to exit the NPL business and we are currently marketing all remaining assets of the joint venture for disposition. The disposal of the assets and liabilities of our NPL business represents a strategic shift in operations and is expected to have a major effect on our operations and financial results and therefore the results of operations are presented separately as discontinued operations in all periods in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Discontinued Operations We determined the fair value for NPLs, at the time of the Merger, by using a discounted cash flow valuation model and also applied the estimated effect of a bulk sale of the portfolio. When we convert loans into homes (real estate owned or “REO”) through foreclosure or other resolution processes and have obtained title to the property, the property is initially recorded at fair value. The fair value of these assets at the time of loan conversion is estimated using BPOs. Gains are recognized in earnings immediately when the fair value of the acquired property exceeds our recorded investment in the loan. Conversely, any excess of the recorded investment in the loan over the fair value of the property would be immediately recognized as a loss. In situations where property foreclosure is subject to an auction process and a third party submits the winning bid, we recognize the resulting gain or loss. All REOs are classified as assets held for sale and not depreciated. Upon the sale of REOs that were converted from NPLs, we recognize the resulting gain or loss. Leasing Costs We defer direct and indirect costs incurred to lease our properties and amortize them over the term of the lease, usually one year. Amortization of leasing costs is included in depreciation and amortization expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Purchase Deposits We make various deposits relating to property acquisitions, including transactions where we have agreed to purchase a home subject to certain conditions being met before closing, such as satisfactory home inspections and title search results. Our purchase deposit balances are recorded in other assets, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Derivative Financial Instruments We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We principally manage our exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through the management of our core business activities. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, we enter into derivative financial instruments to manage exposure that may arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. Our derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments, principally related to our borrowings. As required by ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging Derivatives not designated as hedges are derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting under GAAP or for which we have not elected to designate as hedges. We do not use these derivatives for speculative purposes, but instead they are used to manage our exposure to interest rate changes. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in other expense, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Goodwill We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that goodwill carrying values may exceed their fair values. We perform this evaluation at the reporting unit level. As of October 31, 2016 (the date we elected as our annual goodwill impairment test), we were comprised of two operating segments and reporting units, which are represented by (1) our portfolio of SFR homes and (2) our portfolio of NPLs owned in the joint venture by Prime. However, for financial reporting purposes, we are comprised of one reporting segment, because the Prime joint venture’s revenues, net loss and total assets are each less than 10% of our consolidated totals. As part of our goodwill impairment testing, we first assess a range of qualitative factors including, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for our products and services, regulatory and political developments, and entity-specific factors such as strategies and financial performance when evaluating potential impairment for goodwill. If, after completing such assessment, it is determined that it is “more likely than not” that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a two-step impairment test, whereby the first step is comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered to not be impaired and the second step of the test is not performed. The second step of the impairment test is performed when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, in which case the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill is compared with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. Based on the results of our 2016 review, we qualitatively concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit was less than its carrying value and therefore determined that goodwill was not impaired. Convertible Notes ASC Topic 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options Debt Transfers of Financial Assets We may periodically sell our financial assets. In connection with these transactions, we may retain or acquire senior or subordinated interests in the related assets. Gains and losses on such transactions are recognized using the guidance in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing Revenue Recognition Rental revenue, net of concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The initial term of our residential leases is generally one year, with renewals upon consent of both parties on an annual or monthly basis. We periodically evaluate the collectability of our resident and other receivables and record an allowance for doubtful accounts for any estimated probable losses. This allowance is estimated based on payment history and probability of collection. We generally do not require collateral other than resident security deposits. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was $3.1 million and $2.5 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Bad debt expense amounts are recorded as property operating and maintenance expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we incurred bad debt expense of $2.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively. We recognize sales of real estate when a sale has closed, title has passed, adequate initial and continuing investment by the buyer is received, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, and we are not obligated to perform significant additional activities after closing. All these conditions are typically met at or shortly after closing. Earnings (Loss) Per Share We use the two-class method to calculate basic and diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) as our restricted share units (“RSUs”) are participating securities as defined by GAAP. We calculate basic EPS by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur from shares issuable in connection with the RSUs, convertible senior notes, and redeemable OP Units, except when doing so would be anti-dilutive. Share-Based Compensation The fair value of our restricted shares and RSUs granted is recorded as expense over the vesting period for the award, with an offsetting increase in shareholders' equity. For grants to employees and trustees, the fair value of RSUs with only a service condition for vesting is determined based upon the share price on the grant date and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. For RSUs with a performance condition for vesting, such as growth in net operating income, fair value is determined based upon the share price on the grant date and e xpense is recognized when it is probable the performance goal will be achieved. For RSUs with a market condition for vesting, such as growth in shareholder returns, fair value is estimated using a binomial lattice model and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. Performance goals are determined by our board of trustees. Income Taxes We have elected to operate as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and intend to comply with the Code with respect thereto. Accordingly, we will not be subject to federal income tax as long as certain asset, income, dividend distribution, and share ownership tests are met. Many of these requirements are technical and complex, and if we fail to meet these requirements, we may be subject to federal, state, and local income tax and penalties. A REIT's net income from prohibited transactions is subject to a 100% penalty tax. We have taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”) where certain investments may be made and activities conducted that (1) may have otherwise been subject to the prohibited transactions tax and (2) may not be favorably treated for purposes of complying with the various requirements for REIT qualification. The income, if any, within the TRSs is subject to federal and state income taxes as a domestic C corporation based upon the TRSs' net income. See Note 12. Income Taxes. Fair Value Measurement We estimate the fair value of financial assets and liabilities using the three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, as defined in ASC Topic 820, are as follows: Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants would use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others. Level 3—Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. We record certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis when required by GAAP. Certain other real estate assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. We have not elected the fair value option for any other financial instruments, which are carried at cost with fair value disclosed where reasonably estimable (see Note 10. Fair Value Measurements Segment Information As of March 31, 2017, we are comprised of two operating segments, which are represented by (1) our portfolio of SFR homes and (2) our portfolio of NPLs owned in the joint venture by Prime. However, for financial reporting purposes, we are comprised of one reportable segment, because the Prime joint venture’s revenues, net loss and total assets are each less than 10% of our consolidated total. Reclassification of Prior Period Amounts Certain line items in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period groupings. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we reclassified $0.3 million of loss on insurance claims from general and administrative expenses to other expense, net, $1.1 million of bad debt expense from property operating and maintenance to rental income, $0.7 million of fees from property operating and maintenance to property management, and $0.6 million of salaries and wages and other services from general and administrative to property management in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. As a result of our strategic shift to exit the NPL business in April 2016, the operations of Prime for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are classified in discontinued operations (see Note 14. Discontinued Operations Geographic Concentrations We hold significant concentrations of homes in the following markets in excess of 10% of our total portfolio, based upon aggregate purchase price, and as such are more vulnerable to any adverse macroeconomic developments in such areas: As of As of March 31, December 31, Market 2017 2016 Southern California 14 % 15 % Atlanta 12 % 12 % Miami 12 % 12 % Tampa 10 % 10 % Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets. The ne w g u ida nc e cl ari f i e s that AS C 61 0- 20, a ppl i e s to the d erec og n ition of n o nf i n a nc ial ass e ts a n d in su b s ta nc e n o nf i n a nc ial a sse ts unles s oth e r spec i f ic g u ida nc e a ppl i es . A s a res ul t, it w i l l n ot a ppl y to the d e r ec og n ition of b us i nesses , n o npr o f it a c ti v iti es , or fina nc ial a sse ts (i nclu di n g equ ity m e thod i nves t men t s ), or to revenu e t r a ns a c tio n s (c on tra c ts w ith cus tom e r s ). The ne w g u ida nc e a ls o cl a r i f i e s that an in su b s ta nc e n onf i n a nc ial a sse t is an a sse t or gro u p of a sse ts f or w hi c h su b s ta n tia ll y a l l of the f air val u e c o ns i s ts of n o nf i n a nc ial a sse ts a n d the g r o u p or su b s idia r y is n ot a b us i ness . In additio n , tra nsfe rs of n o nf i n a nc ial a sse ts to a n oth e r en tity in exc ha n ge f or a n onc o n tro ll i n g o wne r s hip i n t e r es t in that en tity w i l l be a cc o un t e d f or un d e r AS C 6 1 0- 2 0 , re m o v i n g spec i f ic g u ida nc e on suc h p artial exc ha n g e s fr om AS C 845 , N o n mo n etar y T ra ns ac t i on s . As a r esul t of the ne w g u ida nce , the g u ida nc e spec i f ic to re al es tate s a le s in AS C 360- 20, Real Estate Sales, will be el imi n at e d. A s suc h, s a le s a n d p artial s a le s of re al es tate a sse ts w i l l n ow be su b jec t to the s ame d e r ec og n ition mod e l as a l l oth e r n o nf i n a nc ial a sse t s . This new standard will be effective at the same time an entity adopts the new revenue guidance in ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , which is effective on January 1, 2018. We do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Interests held through Related Parties that are under Common Control Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 , Leases (Topic 842). Leases In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).

Single-Family Real Estate Inves

Single-Family Real Estate Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Real Estate [Abstract]
Single-Family Real Estate Investments	Note 3. Single-Family Real Estate Investments The following table summarizes transactions within our home portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2017 (in thousands) ( 1) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 6,144,008 Acquisitions 86,990 Capitalized expenditures 26,649 Basis of real estate sold (25,993 ) Impairment of real estate (443 ) Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 6,231,211 (1) Excludes accumulated depreciation related to investments in real estate as of March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016 of $412.0 million and $370.4 million, respectively; and excludes accumulated depreciation on real estate assets held for sale as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, of $2.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

Investments in Unconsolidated J

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	Note 4. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures On October 31, 2012, we acquired a 10% interest in a joint venture with Fannie Mae to operate, lease, and manage a portfolio of 1,176 SFRs primarily located in Arizona, California, and Nevada. We paid approximately $34.0 million to acquire our interest, and funded approximately $1.0 million in reserves to the joint venture. A subsidiary of ours is the managing member and responsible for the operation and management of the properties, subject to Fannie Mae’s approval on major decisions. We evaluated the entity and determined that Fannie Mae held certain substantive participating rights that preclude the presumption of control by us. Accordingly, we account for the ownership interest using the equity method. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the joint venture owned 838 and 856 SFRs, respectively.

Other Assets

Other Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets	Note 5. Other Assets The following table summarizes our other assets, net (in thousands): As of As of March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Deferred financing costs, net $ 3,308 $ 2,490 Deposits 1,641 1,698 Deferred leasing costs, net 4,274 4,437 Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net 3,368 3,366 Derivative contracts 30,298 25,772 Receivables, net 7,638 10,071 Prepaid expenses 17,611 14,229 Other 3,166 4,522 Total other assets $ 71,304 $ 66,585

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Note 6. Debt Senior SFR Facilities JPMorgan We are party to a secured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan and a syndicate of lenders (the “JPMorgan Facility”). Borrowings under the JPMorgan Facility accrue interest at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.00%. In March 2017, we elected to voluntarily reduce borrowing availability under the JPMorgan Facility from $300.0 million to $125.0 million. We retain the ability under the credit facility to increase the borrowing capacity up to $800.0 million upon consent of the lenders and the satisfaction of certain conditions. We also amended the JPMorgan Facility in June 2016 to provide that the monthly fee we pay on the unused commitment shall be no greater than 0.50% of those amounts for so long as the maximum commitments are $550.0 million or less. If such maximum commitments are greater than $550.0 million, we pay a monthly fee equal to 0.50% of the unused commitments if the unused commitments are less than 50% of the maximum commitments, and, if the unused commitments are greater than 50% of the total commitments of over $550.0 million, the monthly unused fee is 1.00%. The JPMorgan Facility may be used for the acquisition, financing, and renovation of properties and other general purposes and it matures in June 2017 (see Note 16. Subsequent Events CitiBank In connection with the Merger, we assumed SWAY’s secured revolving credit facility with CitiBank, N.A. and a syndicate of lenders (the “CitiBank Facility”). Borrowings under the CitiBank Facility accrue interest at LIBOR plus 2.95%. In addition, we pay a monthly fee that varies from zero to 0.25% of the unused commitment, depending upon the principal amounts outstanding. The CitiBank Facility may be used for the acquisition, financing, and renovation of properties and other general purposes and it matures in June 2017 (see Note 16. Subsequent Events All amounts outstanding under each of the JPMorgan Facility and the CitiBank Facility (together, the “Senior SFR Facilities”) are collateralized by the equity interests in certain of our property owning subsidiaries, or pledged subsidiaries. The pledged subsidiaries are separate legal entities, but continue to be reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements. As long as the Senior SFR Facilities are outstanding, the assets of each pledged subsidiary are not available to satisfy debts and obligations of the pledged subsidiaries other than those of the Senior SFR Facility to which it is pledged and may not be available to satisfy its own debts and obligations or those of any affiliate unless expressly permitted under the applicable loan agreements and the pledged subsidiary’s governing documents. The Senior SFR Facilities contain certain covenants that may limit the amount of cash available for distribution and may, under certain circumstances, limit the amounts we may pay as dividends to those necessary to maintain our qualification as a REIT. There are various affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants that require the pledged subsidiaries to maintain minimum tangible net worth and liquidity levels, as defined in the respective credit agreements. As of March 31, 2017, the entities subject to these covenants were in compliance. The Senior SFR Facilities also provide for the restriction of cash whereby we must set aside funds for payment of insurance, property taxes and certain property operating and maintenance expenses associated with properties in the pledged subsidiaries’ portfolios. The agreement also contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, covenant defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, bankruptcy and insolvency, judgments, change of control and cross-default with certain other indebtedness. Master Repurchase Agreement In connection with the Merger, we assumed SWAY’s liability (in its capacity as guarantor) in a repurchase agreement between a subsidiary of Prime and Deutsche Bank AG. The repurchase agreement was used to finance the acquired pools of NPLs secured by residential real property held by Prime. During the first quarter of 2017, we repaid the outstanding balance and terminated the repurchase agreement. As of December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on this facility was approximately $19.3 million and is included in liabilities related to assets held for sale (see Note 14. Discontinued Operations Convertible Senior Notes In July 2014, SWAY issued $230.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Convertible Notes”). Interest on the 2019 Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year. The 2019 Convertible Notes will mature on July 1, 2019. In October 2014, SWAY issued $172.5 million in aggregate principal amount of our 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Convertible Notes”). Interest on the 2017 Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The 2017 Convertible Notes will mature on October 15, 2017. In January 2017, we issued $345.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Convertible Notes” and together with the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes, the “Convertible Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2022 Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 2022 Convertible Notes will mature on January 15, 2022.We used the net proceeds to repurchase, in privately negotiated transactions, most of the 2017 Convertible Notes and to reduce outstanding borrowings under our Senior SFR Facilities. The repurchased 2017 Convertible Notes were cancelled in accordance with the terms of the indenture and a loss of $7.2 million has been recorded in loss on extinguishment of debt on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The following tables summarize the terms of the Convertible Senior Notes outstanding as of March 31, 2017 (in thousands, except rates): Remaining Principal Coupon Effective Conversion Maturity Period of Amount Rate Rate (1) Rate (2) Date Amortization 2017 Convertible Notes $ 3,602 4.50 % 9.22 % 33.6374 10/15/17 0.54 years 2019 Convertible Notes $ 230,000 3.00 % 11.06 % 32.0850 7/1/19 2.25 years 2022 Convertible Notes $ 345,000 3.50 % 5.28 % 27.1186 1/15/22 4.80 years March 31, 2017 Total principal $ 578,602 Net unamortized fair value adjustment (53,646 ) Deferred financing costs, net (8,463 ) Carrying amount of debt components $ 516,493 (1) Effective rate includes the effect of the adjustment for the conversion option, the value of which reduced the initial liability recorded. (2) We have the option to settle any conversions in cash, common shares or a combination thereof. The conversion rate represents the number of common shares issuable per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes converted at March 31, 2017, as adjusted in accordance with the applicable indentures as a result of cash dividend payments. None of the Convertible Senior Notes met the criteria for conversion as of March 31, 2017. Terms of Conversion As of March 31, 2017, the conversion rate applicable to the 2017 Convertible Notes was 33.6374 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 2017 Convertible Notes (equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $29.73 per common share). The conversion rate for the 2017 Convertible Notes is subject to adjustment in some events but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, following certain events that occur prior to the maturity date, we will increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its 2017 Convertible Notes in connection with such an event in certain circumstances. At any time prior to April 15, 2017, holders may convert the 2017 Convertible Notes at their option only under specific circumstances as defined in the indenture agreement, dated as of October 14, 2014, between us and our trustee, Wilmington Trust, National Association (“the Convertible Notes Trustee”). On or after April 15, 2017 and until maturity, holders may convert all or any portion of the 2017 Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, common shares, or a combination of cash and common shares, at our election. As of March 31, 2017, the conversion rate applicable to the 2019 Convertible Notes was 32.0850 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 2019 Convertible Notes (equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $31.17 per common share). The conversion rate for the 2019 Convertible Notes is subject to adjustment in some events but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, following certain events that occur prior to the maturity date, we will increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its 2019 Convertible Notes in connection with such an event in certain circumstances. At any time prior to January 1, 2019, holders may convert the 2019 Convertible Notes at their option only under specific circumstances as defined in the indenture agreement dated as of July 7, 2014, between us and the Convertible Notes Trustee. On or after January 1, 2019 and until maturity, holders may convert all or any portion of the 2019 Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, common shares, or a combination of cash and common shares, at our election. As of March 31, 2017, the conversion rate applicable to the 2022 Convertible Notes was 27.1186 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 2022 Convertible Notes (equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $36.88 per common share). The conversion rate for the 2022 Convertible Notes is subject to adjustment in some events but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, following certain events that occur prior to the maturity date, we will increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its 2022 Convertible Notes in connection with such an event in certain circumstances. At any time prior to July 15, 2021, holders may convert the 2022 Convertible Notes at their option only under specific circumstances as defined in the indenture agreement, dated as of January 4, 2017, between us and the Convertible Notes Trustee. On or after July 15, 2021 and until maturity, holders may convert all or any portion of the 2022 Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, common shares, or a combination of cash and common shares, at our election. We may not redeem the Convertible Senior Notes prior to their maturity dates except to the extent necessary to preserve our status as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as further described in the Indentures. If we undergo a fundamental change as defined in the Indentures, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their Convertible Senior Notes at a fundamental change repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The Indentures contain customary terms and covenants and events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the Convertible Notes Trustee by notice to us, or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Convertible Senior Notes, by notice to us and the Convertible Notes Trustee, may, and the Convertible Notes Trustee at the request of such holders shall, declare 100% of the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on all the Convertible Senior Notes to be due and payable. However, in the case of an event of default arising out of certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization in respect to us (as set forth in the Indentures), 100% of the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on the Convertible Senior Notes will automatically become due and payable. Mortgage Loans We, CAH and SWAY have completed multiple mortgage loans transactions, each of which involved the issuance and sale in a private offering of SFR pass-through certificates (“Certificates”) issued by a trust (a “Trust”) established by the respective companies. The Certificates represent beneficial ownership interests in a loan secured by a portfolio of single-family homes operated as rental properties (“Properties”) contributed to a newly-formed special purpose entity (“SPE”) indirectly owned by us. The assets of each Trust consist primarily of a single componentized promissory note issued by an SPE (“Borrower”), evidencing a mortgage (“Loan”). Each Loan has a two-year term with three 12-month extension options and is guaranteed by the Borrower’s sole member (the “Equity Owner”), also an SPE owned by us. Each Loan is secured by a pledge of all of the assets of the Borrower, including first-priority mortgages on its Properties, and the Equity Owner’s obligations under its guaranty is secured by a pledge of all of the assets of the Equity Owner, including a security interest in the sole membership interest in the Borrower. Each Loan agreement is between JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the “Loan Seller”) and the Borrower. The Loan Seller sold each Loan to a separate wholly owned subsidiary of ours (each a “Depositor”), which then transferred the Loan to the trustee of a Trust in exchange for the issuance of the Certificates. In addition to the Certificates sold to investors in each offering (the “Offered Certificates”), four of the Trusts issued principal-only certificates, identified as Class G certificates, which were retained by us. Additionally, in connection with the mortgage loan transaction completed in June 2016 (“CSH 2016-1”), we purchased an interest-bearing Class F certificate. For purposes of computing, among other things, interest accrued on the Loan, each Loan is divided into five to seven components, each of which corresponds to one class of Certificates which had, at inception, an initial component balance equal to the corresponding class of Offered Certificates. The following table sets forth the terms of each of the Loans: Blended Principal Balance Outstanding Closing Maturity LIBOR March 31, December 31, (Dollars in thousands) Date Date (1) Spread 2017 2016 CAH 2014-1 April 2014 May 2019 1.71 % (2) $ 489,267 $ 491,140 CAH 2014-2 June 2014 July 2019 1.75 % 546,685 548,503 CAH 2015-1 June 2015 July 2020 1.87 % 669,526 672,054 CSH 2016-1 June 2016 July 2021 2.31 % 535,187 535,474 CSH 2016-2 November 2016 December 2021 1.85 % 610,585 610,585 SWAY 2014 (3) December 2014 January 2020 2.37 % 522,467 525,401 3,373,717 3,383,157 Deferred financing costs, net (43,150 ) (46,387 ) Unamortized discount (3,193 ) (3,529 ) Carrying value $ 3,327,374 $ 3,333,241 (1) Assuming exercise of extension options. (2) Subject to LIBOR floor of 0.25%. (3) See Note 16. Subsequent Events. Each Loan is secured by first-priority mortgages on the Properties, which are owned by the Borrower. Each Loan is also secured by a first-priority pledge of the equity interests of the Borrower. The Loan agreements require that the Borrower comply with various affirmative and negative covenants that are customary for loans of this type, including limitations on indebtedness Borrower can incur, limitations on sales and dispositions of the Properties, required maintenance of specified cash reserves, and various restrictions on the use of cash generated by the operations of the Properties while the Loan is outstanding. The Loan agreement also includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which would allow the Lender to accelerate payment of all amounts outstanding thereunder and to require that all of the rental income associated with the real estate properties of the Borrower, after payment of specified operating expenses, asset management fees, and interest, be required to prepay the Loan. The Borrower is also required to furnish various financial and other reports to the Lender. We evaluated the accounting for the mortgage loan transactions under ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing. We have also evaluated the transfer of the Loan from the Depositor to the mortgage loan trustee under ASC 860-10-40-5, noting that the Loan has been isolated from the Depositor, even in bankruptcy or receivership, which has been supported by a true sale opinion obtained as part of the mortgage loan transaction. Additionally, the third-party holders of the Certificates are freely able to pledge or exchange their Certificates, and we maintain no other form of effective control over the Loan through repurchase agreements, cleanup calls, or otherwise. Accordingly, we have concluded that the transfer of each Loan from the Depositor to the Trust meets the conditions for a sale of financial assets under ASC 860-10-40-4 through ASC 860-10-40-5 and have therefore derecognized the Loan in accordance with ASC 860-20. As such, our condensed consolidated financial statements, through the Borrowers, our consolidated subsidiaries, reflect the Properties at historical cost basis and a loan payable is recorded in an amount equal to the principal balance outstanding on each Loan. We have also evaluated the purchased Class F and Class G certificates (the “Retained Certificates”) as a variable interest in the respective Trust and concluded that the Retained Certificates will not absorb a majority of the Trust's expected losses or receive a majority of the Trust's expected residual returns. Additionally, we have concluded that the Retained Certificates do not provide us with any ability to direct activities that could impact the Trust's economic performance. Accordingly, we do not consolidate the Trusts but do consolidate, at historical cost basis, the homes placed as collateral for each Loan and have included the corresponding mortgage loan components in the net mortgage loan liability at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Separately, the $141.1 million of purchased Retained Certificates have been reflected as asset-backed securitization certificates in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In order to mitigate our exposure to potential future increases in LIBOR rates, we have purchased interest rate caps and entered into interest rate swap contracts. See Note 11. Derivatives and Hedging Total Borrowings As of March 31, 2017, we had total outstanding borrowings of $4.0 billion, of which the total amount related to mortgage loans were $3.4 billion and the total amount related to the Convertible Senior Notes was $578.6 million. As of March 31, 2017, we had approximately $54.9 million in net deferred financing costs, which we amortize using the effective interest rate method. As of March 31, 2017, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenant requirements. The following table outlines our total gross interest, including unused commitment and other fees and amortization of deferred financing costs, and capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Gross interest cost $ 39,271 $ 37,665 Capitalized interest (272 ) (208 ) Interest expense $ 38,999 $ 37,457 The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our debt as of March 31, 2017; maturity dates assume exercise of optional extension terms of mortgage loans (in thousands): Remaining 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 After 2021 Total Senior credit facilities $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Mortgage loans 3,313 4,419 1,028,219 1,191,994 1,145,772 — 3,373,717 Convertible Senior Notes 3,602 — 230,000 — — 345,000 578,602 Total $ 6,915 $ 4,419 $ 1,258,219 $ 1,191,994 $ 1,145,772 $ 345,000 $ 3,952,319

Net Loss per Share

Net Loss per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Loss per Share	Note 7. Net Loss per Share As of the date of the Merger, our shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “SFR.” In our calculation of EPS, the numerator for both basic and diluted EPS is net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders. We use the two-class method in calculating basic and diluted EPS. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except share and per share data) 2017 2016 Numerator: Net loss from continuing operations $ (11,974 ) $ (36,548 ) Less: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interests 675 2,214 Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (11,299 ) (34,334 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net (46 ) (10,501 ) Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the non-controlling interests 3 636 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders (43 ) (9,865 ) Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (11,342 ) $ (44,199 ) Denominator: Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 104,593,904 102,066,754 Earnings (loss) per share: Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.11 ) $ (0.36 ) Less: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interests 0.01 0.02 Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (0.11 ) (0.34 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net — (0.10 ) Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the non-controlling interests — 0.01 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders — (0.09 ) Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (0.11 ) $ (0.43 ) The dilutive effect of outstanding RSUs is calculated using the treasury stock method, which includes consideration of share-based compensation required by GAAP. As we reported a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, both basic and diluted net loss per share are the same. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the dilutive effect of 0.8 million and 0.5 million of our common shares subject to RSUs were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share, as the RSUs do not participate in losses. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the potential common shares contingently issuable upon the conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes were also excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as they were not convertible as of the end of the period and we have the intent and ability to settle the obligation in cash. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the potential common shares issuable upon the redemption of 5.9 million and 6.4 million OP Units were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share.

Shareholders_ Equity

Shareholders’ Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 8. Shareholders’ Equity Share-Based Compensation In connection with the Merger, we assumed (1) the Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust Equity Plan (the “Equity Plan”), which provided for the issuance of our common shares and common share-based awards to persons providing services to us, including without limitation, our trustees, officers, advisors, and consultants and employees of the Manager, (2) the Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust Manager Equity Plan (the “Manager Equity Plan” and, together with the Equity Plan, the “Equity Plans”), which provided for the issuance of our common shares and common share-based awards to the Manager, and (3) the Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust Non-Executive Trustee Share Plan (the “Non-Executive Trustee Share Plan”), which provided for the issuance of common shares and common share-based awards to our independent trustees. All unvested RSUs and restricted shares issued pursuant to the Equity Plans and the Non-Executive Trustee Share Plan prior to the Merger became fully vested upon the completion of the Merger. The Manager Equity Plan was terminated in connection with the completion of the Merger on January 5, 2016. Under the Equity Plan, during the three months ended March 31, 2017, we granted 405,829 RSUs to certain employees, which vest over three years, 118,151 RSUs vested and 2,278 RSUs were forfeited. Under the Non-Executive Trustee Share Plan, during the three months ended March 31, 2017, 3,066 restricted shares were granted to non-executive members of our board of trustees in lieu of trustee fees with an aggregate grant value of approximately $0.1 million, 18,410 shares vested and no shares were forfeited. We have both time-vested and performance-based RSUs. Time-vested RSUs are awarded to eligible grantees and entitle the grantee to receive common shares at the end of a vesting period. Included in the RSUs granted in the current period are 164,817 performance-based RSUs granted to our senior executives, the payment of which is subject to performance and market vesting (“Performance Shares”). The number of common shares, if any, deliverable to award recipients depends on our performance during the three-year period (the “Performance Period”) that commenced on January 1, 2017 and that ends on December 31, 2019. Performance for (1) one-third of the Performance Shares will be based on our aggregate three-year Same Store Core NOI absolute growth (as defined in the applicable award agreements) during the Performance Period, (2) one-third of the Performance Shares will be based on our total shareholder return during the Performance Period (the “Shareholder Return”) as compared to the return on the SNL US REIT Multifamily Index during the Performance Period and (3) one-third of the Performance Shares will be based on the Shareholder Return. The number of RSUs granted, for accounting purposes, assumes achievement of 100% of each of the three measurement criteria. The minimum number of RSUs that could be earned pursuant to the Performance Shares, upon achievement of the threshold criteria, is 41,190 and the maximum number of RSUs that could be earned pursuant to the Performance Shares is 288,450. After giving effect to activity described above and summarized in the table below, as of March 31, 2017, we have 761,973 and 123,949 shares available for grant March 31, 2017, for the Equity Plan and Non-Executive Trustee Share Plan, respectively. In May 2017, our shareholders will vote on an amendment to the Equity Plan to (i) increase the number of our common shares available to be awarded under the Equity Plan by 2,500,000 and (ii) change the name of the Equity Plan to the Colony Starwood Homes Equity Plan. The following table summarizes our RSUs and restricted share awards activity during the three months ended March 31, 2017: Non-Executive Equity Plan Trustee Share Plan Total Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Average Grant Restricted Grant Grant Units Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Nonvested shares, December 31, 2016 472,662 $ 24.34 15,344 $ 22.81 488,006 $ 24.29 Granted 405,829 $ 30.71 3,066 $ 33.67 408,895 $ 30.73 Vested (118,151 ) $ 24.34 (18,410 ) $ 24.62 (136,561 ) $ 24.38 Forfeited (2,278 ) $ 30.71 — $ — (2,278 ) $ 30.71 Nonvested shares, March 31, 2017 758,062 $ 27.73 — $ — 758,062 $ 27.73 During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded $1.6 million and $0.4 million of share-based compensation expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2017, $20.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs and restricted shares is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.9 years. Equity Transactions As discussed in Note 1. Organization and Operations In March 2017, we completed a registered underwritten public offering of 23,088,424 of our common shares. We sold 11,105,465 common shares and certain selling shareholders sold 11,982,959 common shares. The selling shareholders included affiliates of Colony NorthStar and Starwood Capital Group. The resulting net proceeds to us from the offering were approximately $348.8 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and other expenses payable by us. We contributed the net proceeds from the offering to our operating partnership in exchange for OP Units. Our operating partnership intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund identified and potential future acquisitions, to repay amounts outstanding under one of its credit facilities and for general corporate purposes. We did not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of its common shares by the selling shareholders. Concurrent with the close of the offering, Starwood Capital Group exchanged 476,891 OP Units for the same number of our common shares. The effect of this redemption on additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2017 2016 Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (11,342 ) $ (44,199 ) Transfers from the noncontrolling interest: — Increase in additional paid-in capital for exchange of OP Units for common shares 15,629 — Change from net loss attributable to Colony Starwood Homes shareholders and transfer from the noncontrolling interest $ 4,287 $ (44,199 ) In January 2016, our board of trustees authorized a $100.0 million increase and an extension to our share repurchase program (the “2015 Program”). Under the 2015 Program, we may repurchase up to $250.0 million of our outstanding common shares through May 6, 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, we did not repurchase any of our common shares. As of March 31, 2017, up to $197.2 million could have been purchased under the program. The following table summarizes our dividends from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017: Total Amount Paid Record Date Amount per Share Pay Date (millions) Q1-2017 March 31, 2017 $ 0.22 April 14, 2017 $ 26.3 Q4-2016 December 30, 2016 $ 0.22 January 13, 2017 $ 23.8 Q3-2016 September 30, 2016 $ 0.22 October 14, 2016 $ 23.8 Q2-2016 June 30, 2016 $ 0.22 July 15, 2016 $ 23.8 Q1-2016 March 31, 2016 $ 0.22 April 15, 2016 $ 23.9

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related-Party Transactions	Note 9. Related-Party Transactions Management Services As the managing member of a joint venture with Fannie Mae (see Note 4. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures In connection with the Merger and Internalization, we assumed a management agreement with Waypoint Real Estate Group HoldCo, LLC (“Waypoint Manager”), under which we earn fees and are reimbursed for certain expenses in exchange for the operation and management of properties owned by multiple private funds. These fees and reimbursed expenses are included in other income in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Certain of our officers and employees have minority ownership interests in Waypoint Manager. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, management fees and expense reimbursements under this agreement totaled approximately $2.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and are included in other income in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 10. Fair Value Measurements GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of inputs utilized in measuring financial assets and liabilities at fair values (see Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Our interest rate derivative contracts are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are classified in Level II. See Note 11. Derivatives and Hedging Our assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are those assets for which we have recorded impairments. See Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies The assets for which we have recorded impairments, measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, are summarized below (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, Residential real estate held for sale (Level III) 2017 2016 Pre-impairment carrying amount $ 4,445 $ 312 Impairment of real estate assets (443 ) (30 ) Fair value $ 4,002 $ 282 For a summary of our real estate activity during the three months ended March 31, 2017, refer to Note 3. Single-Family Real Estate Investments. We have not elected the fair value option for any of our financial instruments. Fair values of cash and cash equivalents, resident and other receivables, restricted cash and purchase deposits approximate carrying values due to their short-term nature. The following table presents the fair value of our financial instruments not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Value Value Value Value Assets carried at historical cost on the condensed consolidated balance sheet Non-performing loans (Note 14) Level III $ 3,224 $ 3,224 $ 5,837 $ 5,837 Asset-backed securitization certificates Level III 141,103 141,103 141,103 141,103 Total $ 144,327 $ 144,327 $ 146,940 $ 146,940 Liabilities carried at historical cost on the condensed consolidated balance sheet Secured credit facilities Level III $ — $ — $ 108,501 $ 108,501 Master repurchase facility (Note 14) Level III — — 19,286 19,286 Mortgage loans (1) Level III 3,373,717 3,373,717 3,383,157 3,383,157 Convertible senior notes (2) Level III 516,493 545,236 356,983 397,484 Total $ 3,890,210 $ 3,918,953 $ 3,867,927 $ 3,908,428 (1) The carrying values of the mortgage loans exclude deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts. (2) The carrying values of the convertible senior notes is presented net of deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts. We determined the fair value for NPLs, at the time of the Merger, by using a discounted cash flow valuation model and considering alternate loan resolution probabilities, including modification, liquidation or conversion to rental property or a bulk sale of the portfolio. The carrying values of our asset-backed securitization certificates, secured credit facilities, master repurchase agreement, secured notes and mortgage loans approximate their fair values as they were recently obtained or have had their terms recently amended, or their interest rates reflect market rates since they are indexed to LIBOR. The fair value of our convertible senior notes is estimated by discounting the contractual cash flows at the interest rate we estimate such notes would bear if sold in the current market.

Derivatives and Hedging

Derivatives and Hedging	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging	Note 11. Derivatives and Hedging Our objective in using derivative instruments is to manage our exposure to interest rate movements impacting interest expense on our borrowings. We use interest rate caps and swaps to hedge the variable cash flows associated with our existing variable-rate Loans and Senior SFR Facilities. Interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable-rate interest amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making payments based on a fixed interest rate over the life of the swap contracts. Designated Hedges We entered into interest rate caps to limit the exposure of increases in interest rates on our LIBOR-indexed Loans (see Note 6. Debt In February 2016, we de-designated three of our interest rate caps, resulting in reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings of $0.2 million and $36,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the next 12 months, we estimate that an additional $0.4 million will be reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income to earnings. We entered into interest rate caps and interest rate swap contracts that effectively convert $3.4 billion of floating rate debt to fixed rate debt. The table below summarizes our interest rate swap contracts as of March 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands): Counterparty Notional Amount Effective Date Maturity Date Strike Rate Index JPMorgan $ 800,000 March 15, 2017 March 15, 2018 0.85200% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 800,000 March 15, 2018 March 15, 2019 1.09800% One-month LIBOR Morgan Stanley 800,000 March 15, 2017 March 15, 2018 0.80450% One-month LIBOR Morgan Stanley 800,000 March 15, 2018 March 15, 2019 1.05500% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 June 7, 2016 July 15, 2017 0.67050% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2017 July 15, 2018 0.93250% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2018 July 15, 2019 1.11750% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2019 July 15, 2020 1.29850% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2020 July 15, 2021 1.47250% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2017 January 15, 2018 1.04050% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2018 January 15, 2019 1.57650% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2019 January 15, 2020 1.92850% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2020 January 15, 2021 2.12950% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2021 July 15, 2021 2.23250% One-month LIBOR Goldman Sachs 800,000 March 15, 2019 March 15, 2022 2.20625% One-month LIBOR In connection with certain interest rate swap contracts, we posted cash collateral with the counterparty, which amounted to $11.7 million as of March 31, 2017. Changes in fair value of the designated portion of our interest rate caps and swaps that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), resulting in unrealized gains of $4.9 million and unrealized losses of $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. In addition, reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss), including amounts resulting from the de-designation of interest rate caps, totaled $0.5 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Non-Designated Hedges Non-designated hedges are derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting or for which we did not elect to designate as accounting hedges. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes, but may enter into derivatives to manage the economic risk of changes in interest rates. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as accounting hedges are recorded in other loss, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We are party to a number of interest rate caps that are not designated as accounting hedges. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, unrealized losses of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, are included in other loss, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for our non-designated interest rate cap hedges. The fair values of derivative instruments included in other assets, net and other liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives (In thousands) Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate caps $ 439,162 $ — $ — $ — $ 440,292 $ — $ — $ — Interest rate swaps 2,600,000 30,288 800,000 87 2,050,000 25,708 — — Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 3,039,162 30,288 800,000 87 2,490,292 25,708 — — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate caps 3,142,709 10 — — 3,448,671 64 — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 3,142,709 10 — — 3,448,671 64 — — Total $ 6,181,871 $ 30,298 $ 800,000 $ 87 $ 5,938,963 $ 25,772 $ — $ —

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 12. Income Taxes Our TRSs are subject to corporate level federal, state and local income taxes. The following is a summary of our income tax expense: Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Current Federal $ — $ 75 State 157 170 Total current tax expense 157 245 Deferred Federal — — State — — Total deferred tax expense — — Total income tax expense $ 157 $ 245 Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences in income recognition for GAAP and tax purposes, primarily related to our investments in real estate. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had no deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Defined Contribution Plans

Defined Contribution Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Plans	Note 13. Defined Contribution Plans We maintain a 401(k) retirement savings plan for all employees that meet minimum employment criteria. The plan provides that the participants may defer eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis subject to certain maximum amounts specified in the Code. We make matching contributions in amounts equal to 50.0% of the employee’s contribution to the plan, up to a maximum of 6.0% of contributed compensation. Additional discretionary contributions in an amount to be determined by our board of trustees may also be made for each plan year. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, our expense to the plan was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Note 14. Discontinued Operations We account for discontinued operations in accordance with ASC 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements—Discontinued Operations. Only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations that have a major effect on a company’s operations and financial results may be presented as discontinued operations. From time-to-time and in the normal course of business, we dispose of individual real estate assets in order to optimize the performance of our portfolio of real estate assets. We have concluded that these individual dispositions do not qualify for discontinued operations reporting as they do not represent, individually or in aggregate, a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. Our real estate assets which meet the held-for-sale criteria as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are classified as real estate assets held for sale, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. On May 4, 2016, our board of trustees approved a strategic shift to exit the NPL business acquired as a result of the Merger. The disposal of the assets and liabilities of our NPL business represents a strategic shift in operations and is expected to have a major effect on our operations and financial results and therefore the results of operations are presented separately as discontinued operations in all periods in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. The sale price was $265.3 million resulting in a gain on the sale, net of selling costs, of approximately $3.5 million. The following table summarizes transactions resulting in income and expense within our NPL business for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016: Three Months Ended (in thousands) March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Realized gain on non-performing loans $ 132 $ 1,259 Realized gain on loan conversions 694 337 Net gain on sales of real estate and other income and expenses, net 1,052 — Interest expense (45 ) (1,903 ) Non-performing loan management fees and expenses (1,879 ) (10,194 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net $ (46 ) $ (10,501 ) The assets and liabilities are presented separately as assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2017. The following table summarizes the components of such assets and related liabilities as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016: As of As of (in thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Non-performing loans $ 3,224 $ 5,837 Real estate properties, net 31,725 54,113 Other assets 15,529 16,920 Assets held for sale $ 50,478 $ 76,870 Master repurchase facility $ — $ 19,286 Accounts payable and other liabilities 6,005 6,209 Liabilities related to assets held for sale $ 6,005 $ 25,495

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies Purchase Commitments As of March 31, 2017, we had executed multiple agreements to purchase a total of 323 homes for an aggregate purchase price of $81.4 million. Legal and Regulatory Between October 26, 2015 and October 28, 2015, our board of trustees received two litigation demand letters on behalf of our purported shareholders. The letters alleged, among other things, that our trustees breached their fiduciary duties by approving the Merger and the Internalization, and demanded that our board of trustees take action, including by pursuing litigation against our trustees. Our board of trustees referred these letters to the special committee of our board of trustees formed in connection with the Internalization for review and a recommendation. On November 5, 2015, after considering the allegations made in the letters, and upon the recommendation of the special committee, our board of trustees (with Barry Sternlicht, Douglas R. Brien and Andrew J. Sossen recusing themselves) voted to reject the demands. On October 30, 2015, a putative class action was filed by one of our purported shareholders (“Plaintiff”) against us, our trustees, the Manager, SWAY Holdco, LLC, Starwood Capital Group and CAH (“Defendants”) challenging the Merger and the Internalization. The case is captioned South Miami Pension Plan v. Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, et al., Circuit Court for Baltimore City, State of Maryland, Case No. 24C15005482. The complaint alleged, among other things, that some or all of our trustees breached their fiduciary duties by approving the Merger and the Internalization, and that the other defendants aided and abetted those alleged breaches. The complaint also challenged the adequacy of the public disclosures made in connection with the Merger and the Internalization. Plaintiff sought, among other relief, an injunction preventing our shareholders from voting on the Internalization or the Merger, rescission of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and damages, including attorneys’ fees and experts’ fees. On December 4, 2015, Plaintiff filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction preventing our shareholders from voting on whether to approve the Merger and the Internalization. On December 16, 2015, the day before the shareholder vote, the Court denied Plaintiff’s preliminary injunction motion. Plaintiff thereafter notified the Defendants that it intended to file an amended complaint. Plaintiff filed its amended complaint on February 3, 2016, asserting substantially similar claims and seeking substantially similar relief as in its earlier complaint. In response, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint on March 21, 2016, on which the Court held a hearing June 1, 2016. We believe that this action has no merit and intend to defend vigorously against it. From time to time, we are party to claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that the results of any such claims or litigation individually or in the aggregate will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note 16. Subsequent Events Dividend Declaration On May 3, 2017, our board of trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share. Payment of the dividend is expected to be made on July 14, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2017. Acquisition and Disposition of Homes Subsequent to March 31, 2017, we have continued to purchase and sell homes in the normal course of business. For the period from April 1, 2017 through April 30, 2017, we purchased 120 homes with an aggregate acquisition cost of approximately $25.9 million. For the period from April 1, 2017 through April 30, 2017, we sold 42 homes with a gross aggregate selling price of $8.6 million. Mortgage Loan Principal Payments In April and May 2017, we voluntarily made principal reduction payments on our SWAY 2014 mortgage loan. The aggregate amount of these principal reduction payments was $300.0 million. New Credit Facility In April 2017, our operating partnership entered into a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”), JPMorgan, as administrative agent and the other parties thereto. The Credit Agreement provides for a $675.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), which will mature on April 27, 2020, with a one-year extension option subject to certain conditions. The Credit Agreement includes an accordion feature to increase the size of the Facility to up to $1.2 billion, subject to satisfying certain requirements and obtaining lender commitments. The obligations under the Facility are guaranteed by us and certain Material Subsidiaries (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (the “Subsidiary Guarantors” and, together with the Borrower and the Company, the “Loan Parties”). The Facility is secured by pledges of equity interests in the operating partnership and Subsidiary Guarantors owned by Loan Parties. Such pledges will be released, and the Subsidiary Guarantors will be released from their guarantees if the Company obtains a credit rate of either (a) BBB- or higher from Standard and Poors Rating Services or (b) Baa3 or higher from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or if certain other customary release events occur. The Facility replaced our two then-existing secured revolving credit facilities, the JPMorgan Facility and the CitiBank Facility, which were terminated concurrently with the creation of the Facility. The operating partnership intends to use the funds available under the Facility for acquisitions, ongoing working capital requirements and general corporate purposes, including debt refinancing.

Basis of Presentation and Sig25

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The December 31, 2016 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. Intercompany amounts have been eliminated. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary to state fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2017, and the results of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. The interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017, or for any other future annual or interim period. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk We consolidate entities in which we retain a controlling financial interest or entities that meet the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. In performing our analysis of whether we are the primary beneficiary, at initial investment and at each quarterly reporting period, we consider whether we individually have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity’s economic performance and also have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The determination of whether an entity is a VIE, and whether we are the primary beneficiary, involves significant judgments, including the determination of which activities most significantly affect the entities’ performance, estimates about the current and future fair values and performance of assets held by the VIE and/or general market conditions. As described in Note 6. Debt As described in Note 4. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Non-controlling interests represent (1) the portion of the equity (net assets) in Prime that is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to us and (2) the interests in our operating partnership held by Starwood Capital Group. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component of equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations include the allocation of the net income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interest holders.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates that we make are of the fair value of our properties with regards to impairment. While home values are typically not a highly subjective estimate on a per-unit basis, given the usual availability of comparable property sale and other market data, these fair value estimates significantly affect the condensed consolidated financial statements, including (1) whether certain assets are identified as being potentially impaired and then, if deemed to be impaired, the amount of the resulting impairment charges and (2) the allocation of purchase price to individual assets acquired as part of a pool, which have a significant impact on the amount of gain or loss recognized from a subsequent sale, and the subsequent impairment assessment, of individual assets. As described further below in the description of our significant accounting policies, we determined the fair value of NPLs, at the time of the Merger, by using a discounted cash flow valuation model, which are significantly informed by the fair value of the underlying collateral property, and also applied the estimated effect of a bulk sale of the portfolio. These estimates of fair value are determined using methodologies similar to those described below.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and short-term investments. Short-term investments are comprised of highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents in multiple financial institutions with high credit quality in order to minimize our credit loss exposure. At times, these balances exceed federally insurable limits.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash Restricted cash is primarily comprised of resident security deposits held by us and rental revenues held in accounts controlled by lenders on our debt facilities, as well as cash collateral held by the counterparty to certain of our interest rate swap contracts.
Investments in Real Estate	Investments in Real Estate Effective in the fourth quarter of 2016, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business (see Recent Accounting Pronouncements below) . Under the revised framework, acquisitions of homes or portfolios of homes are considered asset acquisitions, rather than business combinations, regardless of whether there is a lease in place, because substantially all of the fair value of the acquired assets is concentrated in a single identifiable assets or group of similar identifiable assets. As a result, we account for acquisitions and dispositions of homes as purchases or disposals of assets, rather than businesses. Prior to the adoption of this standard, w e evaluated each purchase transaction to determine whether the acquired assets met the definition of a business within the scope of ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations . We recorded property acquired with an existing lease as a business combination. For property acquisitions accounted for as business combinations, the land, building and improvements and the existing lease were recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition, with acquisition costs expensed as incurred. We accounted for property acquired not subject to an existing lease as an asset acquisition, with the property recorded at the purchase price, including acquisition costs, allocated between land, building and improvements based upon their relative fair values at the date of acquisition. Transaction costs related to acquisitions that were not deemed to be businesses were included in the cost basis of the acquired assets. We determine fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures The nature of our business requires that in certain circumstances properties are acquired subject to existing liens. Liens that are expected to be extinguished in cash are estimated and accrued on the date of acquisition and recorded as a cost of the property. Expenditures that improve or extend the life of an acquired property, including construction overhead, personnel and other allocated direct costs, along with related holding costs during the renovation period are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful life. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed to operations as incurred. We capitalize certain costs incurred in connection with successful property acquisitions and associated stabilization activities, including tangible property improvements and replacements of existing property components. Included in these capitalized costs are certain personnel costs associated with time spent by certain personnel in connection with the planning and execution of all capital additions activities at the property level as well as third-party acquisition agreement fees. Capitalized indirect costs are allocations of certain department costs, including personnel costs, that directly relate to capital additions activities. We also capitalize property taxes, insurance, interest and homeowners’ association (“HOA”) fees during periods in which property stabilization is in progress. We expense costs that do not relate to capital additions activities, including ordinary repairs, maintenance, resident turnover costs and general and administrative expenses. We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment periodically or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. We evaluate cash flows and determine impairments on a per-unit basis, which is generally a single home but may include a single property with multiple housing units. In making this determination, we review, among other things, current and estimated future rental revenues associated with each home or property, market information for each sub-market (including competition levels, foreclosure levels, leasing trends, lease rates, and the market prices of similar homes currently being offered for sale), and known or probable events indicating that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If an impairment indicator exists, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows against the carrying amount of an asset. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, we record an impairment loss for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount of the asset. Since impairment of homes classified as held for use in our operations is evaluated on the basis of undiscounted cash flows, the carrying values of certain homes may exceed their fair value but no impairment loss is recognized as long as the carrying values are recoverable from future cash flows. However, if homes classified as held for use were subsequently classified as held for sale, they would be required to be measured at fair value less estimated costs to sell, and the resulting impairment losses could be material. To determine the estimated fair value, we primarily consider an independent valuation of the property from a third-party automated valuation model (“AVM”) service provider. If an AVM is not available or its confidence index is below a certain threshold, we use local broker-pricing opinions (“BPOs”), if available and current. In order to validate the BPOs received and used in our assessment of fair value of real estate, we perform an internal review to determine if an acceptable valuation approach was used to estimate fair value in compliance with guidance provided by ASC Topic 820. BPOs are subject to judgments of a particular broker formed by visiting a property, assessing general home values in an area, reviewing comparable listings, and reviewing comparable completed sales. These judgments may vary among brokers and may fluctuate over time based on housing market activities and the influx of additional comparable listings and sales. Our results could be materially and adversely affected if the judgments used by a broker prove to be incorrect or inaccurate. We evaluate our long-lived assets on a regular basis to ensure that individual properties still meet our investment criteria. If we determine that an individual property no longer meets our investment criteria, we make a decision to dispose of the property. We then market the property for sale and classify it as real estate held for sale in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The properties that are classified as real estate held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or their fair value less estimated costs to sell and are no longer depreciated. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded impairment charges of $0.4 million and $30,000, respectively.
Non-Performing Loans	Non-Performing Loans As a result of the Merger, we acquired a portfolio of NPLs held and administered through our joint venture with Prime. We have decided to exit the NPL business and we are currently marketing all remaining assets of the joint venture for disposition. The disposal of the assets and liabilities of our NPL business represents a strategic shift in operations and is expected to have a major effect on our operations and financial results and therefore the results of operations are presented separately as discontinued operations in all periods in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Discontinued Operations We determined the fair value for NPLs, at the time of the Merger, by using a discounted cash flow valuation model and also applied the estimated effect of a bulk sale of the portfolio. When we convert loans into homes (real estate owned or “REO”) through foreclosure or other resolution processes and have obtained title to the property, the property is initially recorded at fair value. The fair value of these assets at the time of loan conversion is estimated using BPOs. Gains are recognized in earnings immediately when the fair value of the acquired property exceeds our recorded investment in the loan. Conversely, any excess of the recorded investment in the loan over the fair value of the property would be immediately recognized as a loss. In situations where property foreclosure is subject to an auction process and a third party submits the winning bid, we recognize the resulting gain or loss. All REOs are classified as assets held for sale and not depreciated. Upon the sale of REOs that were converted from NPLs, we recognize the resulting gain or loss.
Leasing Costs	Leasing Costs We defer direct and indirect costs incurred to lease our properties and amortize them over the term of the lease, usually one year. Amortization of leasing costs is included in depreciation and amortization expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Purchase Deposits	Purchase Deposits We make various deposits relating to property acquisitions, including transactions where we have agreed to purchase a home subject to certain conditions being met before closing, such as satisfactory home inspections and title search results. Our purchase deposit balances are recorded in other assets, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We principally manage our exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through the management of our core business activities. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, we enter into derivative financial instruments to manage exposure that may arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. Our derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments, principally related to our borrowings. As required by ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging Derivatives not designated as hedges are derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting under GAAP or for which we have not elected to designate as hedges. We do not use these derivatives for speculative purposes, but instead they are used to manage our exposure to interest rate changes. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in other expense, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill	Goodwill We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that goodwill carrying values may exceed their fair values. We perform this evaluation at the reporting unit level. As of October 31, 2016 (the date we elected as our annual goodwill impairment test), we were comprised of two operating segments and reporting units, which are represented by (1) our portfolio of SFR homes and (2) our portfolio of NPLs owned in the joint venture by Prime. However, for financial reporting purposes, we are comprised of one reporting segment, because the Prime joint venture’s revenues, net loss and total assets are each less than 10% of our consolidated totals. As part of our goodwill impairment testing, we first assess a range of qualitative factors including, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for our products and services, regulatory and political developments, and entity-specific factors such as strategies and financial performance when evaluating potential impairment for goodwill. If, after completing such assessment, it is determined that it is “more likely than not” that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a two-step impairment test, whereby the first step is comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered to not be impaired and the second step of the test is not performed. The second step of the impairment test is performed when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, in which case the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill is compared with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. Based on the results of our 2016 review, we qualitatively concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit was less than its carrying value and therefore determined that goodwill was not impaired.
Convertible Notes	Convertible Notes ASC Topic 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options Debt
Transfers of Financial Assets	Transfers of Financial Assets We may periodically sell our financial assets. In connection with these transactions, we may retain or acquire senior or subordinated interests in the related assets. Gains and losses on such transactions are recognized using the guidance in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Rental revenue, net of concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The initial term of our residential leases is generally one year, with renewals upon consent of both parties on an annual or monthly basis. We periodically evaluate the collectability of our resident and other receivables and record an allowance for doubtful accounts for any estimated probable losses. This allowance is estimated based on payment history and probability of collection. We generally do not require collateral other than resident security deposits. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was $3.1 million and $2.5 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Bad debt expense amounts are recorded as property operating and maintenance expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we incurred bad debt expense of $2.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively. We recognize sales of real estate when a sale has closed, title has passed, adequate initial and continuing investment by the buyer is received, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, and we are not obligated to perform significant additional activities after closing. All these conditions are typically met at or shortly after closing.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Earnings (Loss) Per Share We use the two-class method to calculate basic and diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) as our restricted share units (“RSUs”) are participating securities as defined by GAAP. We calculate basic EPS by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur from shares issuable in connection with the RSUs, convertible senior notes, and redeemable OP Units, except when doing so would be anti-dilutive.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation The fair value of our restricted shares and RSUs granted is recorded as expense over the vesting period for the award, with an offsetting increase in shareholders' equity. For grants to employees and trustees, the fair value of RSUs with only a service condition for vesting is determined based upon the share price on the grant date and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. For RSUs with a performance condition for vesting, such as growth in net operating income, fair value is determined based upon the share price on the grant date and e xpense is recognized when it is probable the performance goal will be achieved. For RSUs with a market condition for vesting, such as growth in shareholder returns, fair value is estimated using a binomial lattice model and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis. Performance goals are determined by our board of trustees.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We have elected to operate as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and intend to comply with the Code with respect thereto. Accordingly, we will not be subject to federal income tax as long as certain asset, income, dividend distribution, and share ownership tests are met. Many of these requirements are technical and complex, and if we fail to meet these requirements, we may be subject to federal, state, and local income tax and penalties. A REIT's net income from prohibited transactions is subject to a 100% penalty tax. We have taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”) where certain investments may be made and activities conducted that (1) may have otherwise been subject to the prohibited transactions tax and (2) may not be favorably treated for purposes of complying with the various requirements for REIT qualification. The income, if any, within the TRSs is subject to federal and state income taxes as a domestic C corporation based upon the TRSs' net income. See Note 12. Income Taxes.
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement We estimate the fair value of financial assets and liabilities using the three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, as defined in ASC Topic 820, are as follows: Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants would use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others. Level 3—Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. We record certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis when required by GAAP. Certain other real estate assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. We have not elected the fair value option for any other financial instruments, which are carried at cost with fair value disclosed where reasonably estimable (see Note 10. Fair Value Measurements
Segment Information	Segment Information As of March 31, 2017, we are comprised of two operating segments, which are represented by (1) our portfolio of SFR homes and (2) our portfolio of NPLs owned in the joint venture by Prime. However, for financial reporting purposes, we are comprised of one reportable segment, because the Prime joint venture’s revenues, net loss and total assets are each less than 10% of our consolidated total.
Reclassification of Prior Period Amounts	Reclassification of Prior Period Amounts Certain line items in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period groupings. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we reclassified $0.3 million of loss on insurance claims from general and administrative expenses to other expense, net, $1.1 million of bad debt expense from property operating and maintenance to rental income, $0.7 million of fees from property operating and maintenance to property management, and $0.6 million of salaries and wages and other services from general and administrative to property management in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. As a result of our strategic shift to exit the NPL business in April 2016, the operations of Prime for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are classified in discontinued operations (see Note 14. Discontinued Operations
Geographic Concentrations	Geographic Concentrations We hold significant concentrations of homes in the following markets in excess of 10% of our total portfolio, based upon aggregate purchase price, and as such are more vulnerable to any adverse macroeconomic developments in such areas: As of As of March 31, December 31, Market 2017 2016 Southern California 14 % 15 % Atlanta 12 % 12 % Miami 12 % 12 % Tampa 10 % 10 %
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets. The ne w g u ida nc e cl ari f i e s that AS C 61 0- 20, a ppl i e s to the d erec og n ition of n o nf i n a nc ial ass e ts a n d in su b s ta nc e n o nf i n a nc ial a sse ts unles s oth e r spec i f ic g u ida nc e a ppl i es . A s a res ul t, it w i l l n ot a ppl y to the d e r ec og n ition of b us i nesses , n o npr o f it a c ti v iti es , or fina nc ial a sse ts (i nclu di n g equ ity m e thod i nves t men t s ), or to revenu e t r a ns a c tio n s (c on tra c ts w ith cus tom e r s ). The ne w g u ida nc e a ls o cl a r i f i e s that an in su b s ta nc e n onf i n a nc ial a sse t is an a sse t or gro u p of a sse ts f or w hi c h su b s ta n tia ll y a l l of the f air val u e c o ns i s ts of n o nf i n a nc ial a sse ts a n d the g r o u p or su b s idia r y is n ot a b us i ness . In additio n , tra nsfe rs of n o nf i n a nc ial a sse ts to a n oth e r en tity in exc ha n ge f or a n onc o n tro ll i n g o wne r s hip i n t e r es t in that en tity w i l l be a cc o un t e d f or un d e r AS C 6 1 0- 2 0 , re m o v i n g spec i f ic g u ida nc e on suc h p artial exc ha n g e s fr om AS C 845 , N o n mo n etar y T ra ns ac t i on s . As a r esul t of the ne w g u ida nce , the g u ida nc e spec i f ic to re al es tate s a le s in AS C 360- 20, Real Estate Sales, will be el imi n at e d. A s suc h, s a le s a n d p artial s a le s of re al es tate a sse ts w i l l n ow be su b jec t to the s ame d e r ec og n ition mod e l as a l l oth e r n o nf i n a nc ial a sse t s . This new standard will be effective at the same time an entity adopts the new revenue guidance in ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , which is effective on January 1, 2018. We do not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Interests held through Related Parties that are under Common Control Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 , Leases (Topic 842). Leases In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Geographic Concentrations	As of As of March 31, December 31, Market 2017 2016 Southern California 14 % 15 % Atlanta 12 % 12 % Miami 12 % 12 % Tampa 10 % 10 %

Single-Family Real Estate Inv27

Single-Family Real Estate Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Real Estate [Abstract]
Schedule of Real Estate Investments in Consolidated Properties	The following table summarizes transactions within our home portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2017 (in thousands) ( 1) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 6,144,008 Acquisitions 86,990 Capitalized expenditures 26,649 Basis of real estate sold (25,993 ) Impairment of real estate (443 ) Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 6,231,211 (1) Excludes accumulated depreciation related to investments in real estate as of March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016 of $412.0 million and $370.4 million, respectively; and excludes accumulated depreciation on real estate assets held for sale as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, of $2.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Other Assets	The following table summarizes our other assets, net (in thousands): As of As of March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Deferred financing costs, net $ 3,308 $ 2,490 Deposits 1,641 1,698 Deferred leasing costs, net 4,274 4,437 Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net 3,368 3,366 Derivative contracts 30,298 25,772 Receivables, net 7,638 10,071 Prepaid expenses 17,611 14,229 Other 3,166 4,522 Total other assets $ 71,304 $ 66,585

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Terms of Convertible Debt	The following tables summarize the terms of the Convertible Senior Notes outstanding as of March 31, 2017 (in thousands, except rates): Remaining Principal Coupon Effective Conversion Maturity Period of Amount Rate Rate (1) Rate (2) Date Amortization 2017 Convertible Notes $ 3,602 4.50 % 9.22 % 33.6374 10/15/17 0.54 years 2019 Convertible Notes $ 230,000 3.00 % 11.06 % 32.0850 7/1/19 2.25 years 2022 Convertible Notes $ 345,000 3.50 % 5.28 % 27.1186 1/15/22 4.80 years March 31, 2017 Total principal $ 578,602 Net unamortized fair value adjustment (53,646 ) Deferred financing costs, net (8,463 ) Carrying amount of debt components $ 516,493 (1) Effective rate includes the effect of the adjustment for the conversion option, the value of which reduced the initial liability recorded. (2) We have the option to settle any conversions in cash, common shares or a combination thereof. The conversion rate represents the number of common shares issuable per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes converted at March 31, 2017, as adjusted in accordance with the applicable indentures as a result of cash dividend payments. None of the Convertible Senior Notes met the criteria for conversion as of March 31, 2017.
Debt (Components of Loans)	For purposes of computing, among other things, interest accrued on the Loan, each Loan is divided into five to seven components, each of which corresponds to one class of Certificates which had, at inception, an initial component balance equal to the corresponding class of Offered Certificates. The following table sets forth the terms of each of the Loans: Blended Principal Balance Outstanding Closing Maturity LIBOR March 31, December 31, (Dollars in thousands) Date Date (1) Spread 2017 2016 CAH 2014-1 April 2014 May 2019 1.71 % (2) $ 489,267 $ 491,140 CAH 2014-2 June 2014 July 2019 1.75 % 546,685 548,503 CAH 2015-1 June 2015 July 2020 1.87 % 669,526 672,054 CSH 2016-1 June 2016 July 2021 2.31 % 535,187 535,474 CSH 2016-2 November 2016 December 2021 1.85 % 610,585 610,585 SWAY 2014 (3) December 2014 January 2020 2.37 % 522,467 525,401 3,373,717 3,383,157 Deferred financing costs, net (43,150 ) (46,387 ) Unamortized discount (3,193 ) (3,529 ) Carrying value $ 3,327,374 $ 3,333,241 (1) Assuming exercise of extension options. (2) Subject to LIBOR floor of 0.25%. (3) See Note 16. Subsequent Events.
Summary of Debt Interest Expense	The following table outlines our total gross interest, including unused commitment and other fees and amortization of deferred financing costs, and capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Gross interest cost $ 39,271 $ 37,665 Capitalized interest (272 ) (208 ) Interest expense $ 38,999 $ 37,457
Contractual Maturities of Debt, Maturity Dates Assume Exercise of Optional Extension Terms of Mortgage Loans	The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our debt as of March 31, 2017; maturity dates assume exercise of optional extension terms of mortgage loans (in thousands): Remaining 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 After 2021 Total Senior credit facilities $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Mortgage loans 3,313 4,419 1,028,219 1,191,994 1,145,772 — 3,373,717 Convertible Senior Notes 3,602 — 230,000 — — 345,000 578,602 Total $ 6,915 $ 4,419 $ 1,258,219 $ 1,191,994 $ 1,145,772 $ 345,000 $ 3,952,319

Net Loss per Share (Tables)

Net Loss per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation of Net Loss per Share	Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except share and per share data) 2017 2016 Numerator: Net loss from continuing operations $ (11,974 ) $ (36,548 ) Less: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interests 675 2,214 Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (11,299 ) (34,334 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net (46 ) (10,501 ) Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the non-controlling interests 3 636 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders (43 ) (9,865 ) Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (11,342 ) $ (44,199 ) Denominator: Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 104,593,904 102,066,754 Earnings (loss) per share: Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.11 ) $ (0.36 ) Less: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interests 0.01 0.02 Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (0.11 ) (0.34 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net — (0.10 ) Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the non-controlling interests — 0.01 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders — (0.09 ) Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (0.11 ) $ (0.43 )

Shareholders_ Equity (Tables)

Shareholders’ Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summary Of Restricted Stock Units And Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes our RSUs and restricted share awards activity during the three months ended March 31, 2017: Non-Executive Equity Plan Trustee Share Plan Total Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Average Grant Restricted Grant Grant Units Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Nonvested shares, December 31, 2016 472,662 $ 24.34 15,344 $ 22.81 488,006 $ 24.29 Granted 405,829 $ 30.71 3,066 $ 33.67 408,895 $ 30.73 Vested (118,151 ) $ 24.34 (18,410 ) $ 24.62 (136,561 ) $ 24.38 Forfeited (2,278 ) $ 30.71 — $ — (2,278 ) $ 30.71 Nonvested shares, March 31, 2017 758,062 $ 27.73 — $ — 758,062 $ 27.73
Schedule of Effect of Redemption on Additional Paid-in Capital	The effect of this redemption on additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2017 2016 Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (11,342 ) $ (44,199 ) Transfers from the noncontrolling interest: — Increase in additional paid-in capital for exchange of OP Units for common shares 15,629 — Change from net loss attributable to Colony Starwood Homes shareholders and transfer from the noncontrolling interest $ 4,287 $ (44,199 )
Summary of Dividends	The following table summarizes our dividends from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017: Total Amount Paid Record Date Amount per Share Pay Date (millions) Q1-2017 March 31, 2017 $ 0.22 April 14, 2017 $ 26.3 Q4-2016 December 30, 2016 $ 0.22 January 13, 2017 $ 23.8 Q3-2016 September 30, 2016 $ 0.22 October 14, 2016 $ 23.8 Q2-2016 June 30, 2016 $ 0.22 July 15, 2016 $ 23.8 Q1-2016 March 31, 2016 $ 0.22 April 15, 2016 $ 23.9

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis	The assets for which we have recorded impairments, measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, are summarized below (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, Residential real estate held for sale (Level III) 2017 2016 Pre-impairment carrying amount $ 4,445 $ 312 Impairment of real estate assets (443 ) (30 ) Fair value $ 4,002 $ 282
Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value	The following table presents the fair value of our financial instruments not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Value Value Value Value Assets carried at historical cost on the condensed consolidated balance sheet Non-performing loans (Note 14) Level III $ 3,224 $ 3,224 $ 5,837 $ 5,837 Asset-backed securitization certificates Level III 141,103 141,103 141,103 141,103 Total $ 144,327 $ 144,327 $ 146,940 $ 146,940 Liabilities carried at historical cost on the condensed consolidated balance sheet Secured credit facilities Level III $ — $ — $ 108,501 $ 108,501 Master repurchase facility (Note 14) Level III — — 19,286 19,286 Mortgage loans (1) Level III 3,373,717 3,373,717 3,383,157 3,383,157 Convertible senior notes (2) Level III 516,493 545,236 356,983 397,484 Total $ 3,890,210 $ 3,918,953 $ 3,867,927 $ 3,908,428 (1) The carrying values of the mortgage loans exclude deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts. (2) The carrying values of the convertible senior notes is presented net of deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts.

Derivatives and Hedging (Tables

Derivatives and Hedging (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Interest Rate Swap Contracts	The table below summarizes our interest rate swap contracts as of March 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands): Counterparty Notional Amount Effective Date Maturity Date Strike Rate Index JPMorgan $ 800,000 March 15, 2017 March 15, 2018 0.85200% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 800,000 March 15, 2018 March 15, 2019 1.09800% One-month LIBOR Morgan Stanley 800,000 March 15, 2017 March 15, 2018 0.80450% One-month LIBOR Morgan Stanley 800,000 March 15, 2018 March 15, 2019 1.05500% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 June 7, 2016 July 15, 2017 0.67050% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2017 July 15, 2018 0.93250% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2018 July 15, 2019 1.11750% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2019 July 15, 2020 1.29850% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 450,000 July 15, 2020 July 15, 2021 1.47250% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2017 January 15, 2018 1.04050% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2018 January 15, 2019 1.57650% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2019 January 15, 2020 1.92850% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2020 January 15, 2021 2.12950% One-month LIBOR JPMorgan 550,000 January 15, 2021 July 15, 2021 2.23250% One-month LIBOR Goldman Sachs 800,000 March 15, 2019 March 15, 2022 2.20625% One-month LIBOR
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	The fair values of derivative instruments included in other assets, net and other liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives (In thousands) Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Notional Amount Estimated Fair Value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate caps $ 439,162 $ — $ — $ — $ 440,292 $ — $ — $ — Interest rate swaps 2,600,000 30,288 800,000 87 2,050,000 25,708 — — Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments 3,039,162 30,288 800,000 87 2,490,292 25,708 — — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate caps 3,142,709 10 — — 3,448,671 64 — — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 3,142,709 10 — — 3,448,671 64 — — Total $ 6,181,871 $ 30,298 $ 800,000 $ 87 $ 5,938,963 $ 25,772 $ — $ —

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Income Tax Expense	Our TRSs are subject to corporate level federal, state and local income taxes. The following is a summary of our income tax expense: Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Current Federal $ — $ 75 State 157 170 Total current tax expense 157 245 Deferred Federal — — State — — Total deferred tax expense — — Total income tax expense $ 157 $ 245

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Summary of Transactions Resulting in Income and Expense Within Non-Performing Loans	The following table summarizes transactions resulting in income and expense within our NPL business for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016: Three Months Ended (in thousands) March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Realized gain on non-performing loans $ 132 $ 1,259 Realized gain on loan conversions 694 337 Net gain on sales of real estate and other income and expenses, net 1,052 — Interest expense (45 ) (1,903 ) Non-performing loan management fees and expenses (1,879 ) (10,194 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net $ (46 ) $ (10,501 )
Summary of Component of Assets and Liabilities and Income and Expenses Details	The following table summarizes the components of such assets and related liabilities as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016: As of As of (in thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Non-performing loans $ 3,224 $ 5,837 Real estate properties, net 31,725 54,113 Other assets 15,529 16,920 Assets held for sale $ 50,478 $ 76,870 Master repurchase facility $ — $ 19,286 Accounts payable and other liabilities 6,005 6,209 Liabilities related to assets held for sale $ 6,005 $ 25,495

Organization and Operations (Na

Organization and Operations (Narrative) (Details) - shares	Sep. 21, 2015	Mar. 31, 2017
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percent of OP units owned		95.00%
Percent of joint venture interest		98.75%
CAH [Member]
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Shares exchange received an aggregate	64,869,526
Percentage of ownership after transaction	59.00%
Existing Shareholders and Former Owner of Manager [Member]
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership after transaction	41.00%
Starwood Capital Group [Member]
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Number of ownership units exchanged	6,400,000

Basis of Presentation and Sig37

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)segment	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 443,000	$ 30,000
Initial term of residential leases	1 year
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 3,100,000		$ 2,500,000
Bad debt expense	$ 2,068,000	1,075,000
Penalty tax, percent	100.00%
Income tax expense	$ 157,000	245,000
Number of operating segments for reporting purposes | segment	2
Number of reportable segments for reporting purposes | segment	1
Minimum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percent of non-performing residential mortgage loans of total portfolio	10.00%
General and Administrative Expenses to Other Expense, Net [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment	$ 300,000
Property Operating and Maintenance to Rental Income [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment	1,100,000
Property Operating and Maintenance to Property Management [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment	700,000
General and Administrative to Property Management [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment	600,000
Fannie Mae [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment loss on investments	$ 0	$ 0

Basis of Presentation and Sig38

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Geographic Concentrations) (Details) - Net Assets Geographic Area [Member] - Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] - Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Southern California [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	14.00%	15.00%
Atlanta [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.00%	12.00%
Miami [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.00%	12.00%
Tampa [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	10.00%

Single-Family Real Estate Inv39

Single-Family Real Estate Investments (Schedule of Real Estate Investments in Consolidated Properties) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 6,144,008,000
Acquisitions	86,990,000
Capitalized expenditures	26,649,000
Basis of real estate sold	(25,993,000)
Impairment of real estate	(443,000)	$ (30,000)
Ending Balance	6,231,211,000
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Accumulated Depreciation	412,000,000		$ 370,400,000
Disposal Group Heldforsale Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Accumulated Depreciation	$ 2,700,000		$ 1,900,000

Investments in Unconsolidated40

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2012USD ($)Home	Mar. 31, 2017Home	Dec. 31, 2016Home
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percent of joint venture interest		98.75%
Fannie Mae [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percent of joint venture interest	10.00%
Number of SFR units | Home	1,176	838	856
Payments to acquire equity method investments	$ 34
Acquire interest equity method investments	$ 1

Other Assets (Summary of Other

Other Assets (Summary of Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs, net	$ 3,308	$ 2,490
Deposits	1,641	1,698
Deferred leasing costs, net	4,274	4,437
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net	3,368	3,366
Derivative contracts	30,298	25,772
Receivables, net	7,638	10,071
Prepaid expenses	17,611	14,229
Other	3,166	4,522
Total other assets	$ 71,304	$ 66,585

Debt (Senior SFR Facility Narra

Debt (Senior SFR Facility Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, outstanding amount				$ 108,501,000
SFR Facility [Member] | JP Morgan [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing base availability	$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Line of credit facility, outstanding amount	0		$ 0	$ 0
Maturity date of secured revolving credit facility			2017-06
Percentage of drawing up aggregate value			65.00%
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 125,000,000		$ 125,000,000
Weighted average interest rate	4.00%		4.00%	3.60%
SFR Facility [Member] | JP Morgan [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin percentage added to rate			3.00%
SFR Facility [Member] | Amended JP Morgan Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing base availability	$ 125,000,000		$ 125,000,000
Line of credit facility unused commitment amount		$ 550,000,000
SFR Facility [Member] | Amended JP Morgan Facility [Member] | Unused Commitment Amount Not Greater Than $550 Million [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility monthly fee equal to unused commitment		0.50%
SFR Facility [Member] | Amended JP Morgan Facility [Member] | Unused Commitment Amount Greater Than $550 Million [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility monthly fee equal to unused commitment		0.50%
SFR Facility [Member] | Amended JP Morgan Facility [Member] | Unused Commitment Amount Less Than 50% of Maximum Commitments [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility monthly fee equal to unused commitment		1.00%
SFR Facility [Member] | Amended JP Morgan Facility [Member] | Unused Commitment Amount Greater Than 50% of Maximum Commitments [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility monthly fee equal to unused commitment		1.00%
SFR Facility [Member] | Amended JP Morgan Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, increased capacity	800,000,000
SFR Facility [Member] | Citibank, N.A. [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing base availability	300,000,000		300,000,000
Line of credit facility, outstanding amount	0		$ 0	$ 108,500,000
Maturity date of secured revolving credit facility			2017-06
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 125,000,000		$ 125,000,000	$ 191,500,000
Weighted average interest rate	3.70%		3.70%	3.40%
Maturity date of secured revolving credit facility subject to extension option			2018-02
Accordion feature to increase availability			$ 250,000,000
SFR Facility [Member] | Citibank, N.A. [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin percentage added to rate			2.95%
SFR Facility [Member] | Citibank, N.A. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility monthly fee equal to unused commitment			0.25%
SFR Facility [Member] | Citibank, N.A. [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility monthly fee equal to unused commitment			0.00%
SFR Facility [Member] | Amended CitiBank Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing base availability	$ 125,000,000		$ 125,000,000

Debt (Master Repurchase Agreeme

Debt (Master Repurchase Agreement Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, outstanding amount	$ 108,501
Prime and Deutsche Bank AG [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, outstanding amount	$ 19,300

Debt (Convertible Senior Notes

Debt (Convertible Senior Notes Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ (7,153,000)	$ 0
3.00% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | July 01, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 230,000,000				$ 230,000,000
Debt instrument payment terms	Interest on the 2019 Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year.
Maturity date	Jul. 1, 2019
4.50% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | October 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 3,602,000			$ 172,500,000
Debt instrument payment terms	Interest on the 2017 Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year.
Maturity date	Oct. 15, 2017
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | January 15, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 345,000,000		$ 345,000,000
Debt instrument payment terms	Interest on the 2022 Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year.
Maturity date	Jan. 15, 2022
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 7,200,000

Debt (Convertible Senior Notes)

Debt (Convertible Senior Notes) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net unamortized fair value adjustment	$ (3,193,000)		$ (3,529,000)
Deferred financing costs, net	(54,900,000)
Carrying amount of debt components	516,493,000		$ 356,983,000
Principal amount used for conversion	1,000
4.50% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | October 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount	$ 3,602,000			$ 172,500,000
Coupon Rate	4.50%
Effective Rate	9.22%
Conversion Rate	33.6374
Maturity Date	Oct. 15, 2017
Remaining Period of Amortization	6 months 15 days
Principal amount used for conversion	$ 1,000
3.00% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | July 01, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount	$ 230,000,000				$ 230,000,000
Coupon Rate	3.00%
Effective Rate	11.06%
Conversion Rate	32.0850
Maturity Date	Jul. 1, 2019
Remaining Period of Amortization	2 years 3 months
Principal amount used for conversion	$ 1,000
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | January 15, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount	$ 345,000,000	$ 345,000,000
Coupon Rate	3.50%
Effective Rate	5.28%
Conversion Rate	27.1186
Maturity Date	Jan. 15, 2022
Remaining Period of Amortization	4 years 9 months 18 days
Principal amount used for conversion	$ 1,000
Convertible Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount	578,602,000
Net unamortized fair value adjustment	(53,646,000)
Deferred financing costs, net	$ (8,463,000)

Debt (Terms of Conversion Narra

Debt (Terms of Conversion Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount used for conversion	$ 1,000
4.50% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | October 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion Rate	33.6374
Principal amount used for conversion	$ 1,000
Initial conversion price | $ / shares	$ 29.73
3.00% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | July 01, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion Rate	32.0850
Principal amount used for conversion	$ 1,000
Initial conversion price | $ / shares	$ 31.17
3.50% Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | January 15, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion Rate	27.1186
Principal amount used for conversion	$ 1,000
Initial conversion price | $ / shares	$ 36.88
Convertible Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum percentage of principal amount	25.00%
Percentage of repurchase price to principal amount if company undergoes fundamental change	100.00%
Percentage of repurchase price to principal amount if Company defaults	100.00%

Debt (Asset-Backed Securitizati

Debt (Asset-Backed Securitizations Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Asset-backed securitization certificates	$ 141,103	$ 141,103
Securities Financing Transaction Two [Member] | Retained Certificates [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Asset-backed securitization certificates	$ 141,100	$ 141,100
Asset-backed Securities
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Extension options	3 years
Asset-backed Securities | Mortgage Loan [Member]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument term	2 years

Debt (Components of Loans) (Det

Debt (Components of Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage loans, gross		$ 3,373,717	$ 3,383,157
Deferred financing costs, net		(43,150)	(46,387)
Net unamortized fair value adjustment		(3,193)	(3,529)
Carrying value		$ 3,327,374	3,333,241
CAH 2014-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Closing Date		2014-04
Maturity Date	[1]	2019-05
Margin percentage added to rate	[2]	1.71%
Mortgage loans, gross		$ 489,267	491,140
CAH 2014-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Closing Date		2014-06
Maturity Date	[1]	2019-07
Margin percentage added to rate		1.75%
Mortgage loans, gross		$ 546,685	548,503
CAH 2015-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Closing Date		2015-06
Maturity Date	[1]	2020-07
Margin percentage added to rate		1.87%
Mortgage loans, gross		$ 669,526	672,054
CSH 2016-1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Closing Date		2016-06
Maturity Date	[1]	2021-07
Margin percentage added to rate		2.31%
Mortgage loans, gross		$ 535,187	535,474
CSH 2016-2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Closing Date		2016-11
Maturity Date	[1]	2021-12
Margin percentage added to rate		1.85%
Mortgage loans, gross		$ 610,585	610,585
SWAY 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Closing Date	[3]	2014-12
Maturity Date	[1],[3]	2020-01
Margin percentage added to rate	[3]	2.37%
Mortgage loans, gross	[3]	$ 522,467	$ 525,401
[1]	Assuming exercise of extension options.
[2]	Subject to LIBOR floor of 0.25%.
[3]	See Note 16. Subsequent Events

Debt (Total Borrowings Narrativ

Debt (Total Borrowings Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total outstanding borrowings	$ 4,000,000,000
Mortgage loans, gross	3,373,717,000	$ 3,383,157,000
Net deferred financing costs	54,900,000
Convertible Senior Notes
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal Amount	578,602,000
Net deferred financing costs	$ 8,463,000

Debt (Gross Interest, Unused Co

Debt (Gross Interest, Unused Commitment, And Other Fees) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross interest cost	$ 39,271	$ 37,665
Capitalized interest	(272)	(208)
Interest expense	$ 38,999	$ 37,457

Debt (Contractual Maturities of

Debt (Contractual Maturities of Debt, Maturity Dates Assume Exercise of Optional Extension Terms of Mortgage Loans) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	$ 6,915
2,018	4,419
2,019	1,258,219
2,020	1,191,994
2,021	1,145,772
After 2,021	345,000
Total	3,952,319
Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	3,313
2,018	4,419
2,019	1,028,219
2,020	1,191,994
2,021	1,145,772
Total	3,373,717
Convertible Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	3,602
2,019	230,000
After 2,021	345,000
Total	$ 578,602

Net Loss per Share (Calculation

Net Loss per Share (Calculation of Net Loss per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Numerator:
Net loss from continuing operations	$ (11,974)	$ (36,548)
Less: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interests	675	2,214
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	(11,299)	(34,334)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	(46)	(10,501)
Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the non-controlling interests	3	636
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	(43)	(9,865)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (11,342)	$ (44,199)
Denominator:
Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	104,593,904	102,066,754
Earnings (loss) per share:
Net loss from continuing operations	$ (0.11)	$ (0.36)
Less: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interests	0.01	0.02
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	(0.11)	(0.34)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	0	(0.10)
Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the non-controlling interests	0	0.01
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	0	(0.09)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (0.11)	$ (0.43)

Net Loss per Share (Narrative)

Net Loss per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	0.8	0.5
OP Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	5.9	6.4

Shareholders Equity (Narrative)

Shareholders Equity (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 21, 2015shares	May 31, 2017shares	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)shares	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)shares	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Share-based compensation | $				$ 1,561,000	$ 387,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, total | $			$ 20,300,000	$ 20,300,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period of recognition				2 years 10 months 24 days
Proceeds from the issuance of common shares | $			348,800,000	$ 360,928,000	$ 0
2015 Program [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Share repurchase program increase in authorized amount | $						$ 100,000,000
Share repurchase program authorized amount | $						$ 250,000,000
Stock repurchase program expiration date				May 6, 2017
Number of shares repurchased				0
Number of shares yet to be purchased | $			$ 197,200,000	$ 197,200,000
Common Shares [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Issuance of common shares, shares			11,105,465	11,105,465
Registered Underwritten Public Offering [Member] | Common Shares [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Issuance of common shares, shares			23,088,424
Selling Shareholder [Member] | Common Shares [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Issuance of common shares, shares			11,982,959
Starwood Capital Group [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of ownership units exchanged	6,400,000
Exchange of OP units for common shares, description				one-for-one basis
Ratio of OP units exchanged for common shares	1
Number of OP Units exchanged for common shares				476,891
CAH [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Shares exchange received an aggregate	64,869,526
Performance-Based RSUs [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Performance period				3 years
Performance shares description				Performance for (1) one-third of the Performance Shares will be based on our aggregate three-year Same Store Core NOI absolute growth (as defined in the applicable award agreements) during the Performance Period, (2) one-third of the Performance Shares will be based on our total shareholder return during the Performance Period (the “Shareholder Return”) as compared to the return on the SNL US REIT Multifamily Index during the Performance Period and (3) one-third of the Performance Shares will be based on the Shareholder Return.
Percentage of achievement of each measurement criteria				100.00%
Performance-Based RSUs [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares granted				41,190
Performance-Based RSUs [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares granted				288,450
Performance-Based RSUs [Member] | Senior Executives [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares granted				164,817
Equity Plan [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Shares remaining for grant			761,973	761,973
Equity Plan [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Increase in number of common shares available to be awarded		2,500,000
Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares granted				405,829
Number of shares vested				118,151
Forfeited, Shares				2,278
Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Certain Employee's Chosen [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares granted				405,829
Award vesting period under plan				3 years
Number of shares vested				118,151
Forfeited, Shares				2,278
Non Executive Trustee Shares Plan [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Shares remaining for grant			123,949	123,949
Non Executive Trustee Shares Plan [Member] | Restricted Shares [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares granted				3,066
Number of shares vested				18,410
Non Executive Trustee Shares Plan [Member] | Restricted Shares [Member] | Board Of Trustees [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares granted				3,066
Number of shares vested				18,410
Forfeited, Shares				0
Aggregate value of shares granted | $				$ 100,000

Shareholders Equity (Schedule o

Shareholders Equity (Schedule of Nonvested Shares of Restricted Common Stock) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Equity Plan [Member]
Summary of restricted stock activity, shares:
Nonvested, Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	472,662
Granted, Shares | shares	405,829
Vested, Shares | shares	(118,151)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	(2,278)
Nonvested, Ending Balance, Shares | shares	758,062
Summary of restricted stock activity, weighted average grant date fair value:
Nonvested, Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 24.34
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	30.71
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	24.34
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	30.71
Nonvested, Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 27.73
Restricted Shares [Member] | Non Executive Trustee Shares Plan [Member]
Summary of restricted stock activity, shares:
Nonvested, Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	15,344
Granted, Shares | shares	3,066
Vested, Shares | shares	(18,410)
Nonvested, Ending Balance, Shares | shares	0
Summary of restricted stock activity, weighted average grant date fair value:
Nonvested, Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 22.81
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	33.67
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	24.62
Nonvested, Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Restricted Shares [Member]
Summary of restricted stock activity, shares:
Nonvested, Beginning Balance, Shares | shares	488,006
Granted, Shares | shares	408,895
Vested, Shares | shares	(136,561)
Forfeited, Shares | shares	(2,278)
Nonvested, Ending Balance, Shares | shares	758,062
Summary of restricted stock activity, weighted average grant date fair value:
Nonvested, Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 24.29
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	30.73
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	24.38
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	30.71
Nonvested, Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 27.73

Shareholders Equity (Schedule56

Shareholders Equity (Schedule of Effect of Redemption on Additional Paid-in Capital) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (11,342)	$ (44,199)
Transfers from the noncontrolling interest:
Increase in additional paid-in capital for exchange of OP Units for common shares	15,629
Change from net loss attributable to Colony Starwood Homes shareholders and transfer from the noncontrolling interest	$ 4,287	$ (44,199)

Shareholders Equity (Summary of

Shareholders Equity (Summary of Dividends) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		15 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.22	$ 0.22
Total Amount Paid	$ 26,370
Q1 - 2017 [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Record Date			Mar. 31, 2017
Dividends declared per common share			$ 0.22
Pay Date			Apr. 14, 2017
Total Amount Paid			$ 26,300
Q4 - 2016 [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Record Date			Dec. 30, 2016
Dividends declared per common share			$ 0.22
Pay Date			Jan. 13, 2017
Total Amount Paid			$ 23,800
Q3 - 2016 [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Record Date			Sep. 30, 2016
Dividends declared per common share			$ 0.22
Pay Date			Oct. 14, 2016
Total Amount Paid			$ 23,800
Q2 - 2016 [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Record Date			Jun. 30, 2016
Dividends declared per common share			$ 0.22
Pay Date			Jul. 15, 2016
Total Amount Paid			$ 23,800
Q1 - 2016 [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Record Date			Mar. 31, 2016
Dividends declared per common share			$ 0.22
Pay Date			Apr. 15, 2016
Total Amount Paid			$ 23,900

Related-Party Transactions (Nar

Related-Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Fannie Mae [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fees earned	$ 0.7	$ 0.7
Waypoint Manager [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fees earned	$ 2	$ 2.2

Fair Value (Assets Measured at

Fair Value (Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of real estate	$ (443,000)	$ (30,000)
Real Estate Held For Sale [Member] | Level III [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Residential real estate, Pre-impairment carrying amount	4,445,000	312,000
Impairment of real estate	(443,000)	(30,000)
Residential real estate, Fair value	$ 4,002,000	$ 282,000

Fair Value (Financial Instrumen

Fair Value (Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset-backed securitization certificates		$ 141,103	$ 141,103
Secured credit facilities			108,501
Mortgage loans		3,327,374	3,333,241
Convertible senior notes		516,493	356,983
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Total		144,327	146,940
Total		3,890,210	3,867,927
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Total		144,327	146,940
Total		3,918,953	3,908,428
Level III [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Mortgage loans	[1]	3,373,717	3,383,157
Convertible senior notes	[2]	516,493	356,983
Level III [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Mortgage loans	[1]	3,373,717	3,383,157
Convertible senior notes	[2]	545,236	397,484
Level III [Member] | Deutsche Bank [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Secured credit facilities			19,286
Level III [Member] | Deutsche Bank [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Secured credit facilities			19,286
Level III [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Secured credit facilities			108,501
Level III [Member] | Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Secured credit facilities			108,501
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level III [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-performing loans		3,224	5,837
Asset-backed securitization certificates		141,103	141,103
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level III [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-performing loans		3,224	5,837
Asset-backed securitization certificates		$ 141,103	$ 141,103
[1]	The carrying values of the mortgage loans exclude deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts.
[2]	The carrying values of the convertible senior notes is presented net of deferred financing costs and unamortized discounts.

Derivatives and Hedging (Narrat

Derivatives and Hedging (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (521,000)	$ (494,000)
Unrealized gain loss on derivatives	$ (1,022,000)	(302,000)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Maturity of interest rate caps, year and month	2017-05
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 200,000	36,000
Estimated additional reclassification from accumulated comprehensive income to earnings	400,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) due to ineffective portion of change in fair value of derivatives	4,900,000	(2,400,000)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Fair Value Hedge [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income	500,000	500,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Caps and Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	3,400,000,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash collateral with counterparties	$ 11,700,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative cap interest rate, LIBOR	2.08%
Non-designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Unrealized gain loss on derivatives	$ (100,000)	$ (300,000)

Derivatives and Hedging (Summar

Derivatives and Hedging (Summary of Interest Rate Swap Contracts) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
JP Morgan Maturity Date March 15, 2018 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 800,000,000
Effective Date	Mar. 15, 2017
Maturity Date	Mar. 15, 2018
Strike Rate	0.852%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date March 15, 2019 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 800,000,000
Effective Date	Mar. 15, 2018
Maturity Date	Mar. 15, 2019
Strike Rate	1.098%
Index	One-month LIBOR
Morgan Stanley Maturity Date March 15, 2018 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 800,000,000
Effective Date	Mar. 15, 2017
Maturity Date	Mar. 15, 2018
Strike Rate	0.8045%
Index	One-month LIBOR
Morgan Stanley Maturity Date March 15, 2019 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 800,000,000
Effective Date	Mar. 15, 2018
Maturity Date	Mar. 15, 2019
Strike Rate	1.055%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date July 15, 2017 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 450,000,000
Effective Date	Jun. 7, 2016
Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2017
Strike Rate	0.6705%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date July 15, 2018 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 450,000,000
Effective Date	Jul. 15, 2017
Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2018
Strike Rate	0.9325%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date July 15, 2019 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 450,000,000
Effective Date	Jul. 15, 2018
Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2019
Strike Rate	1.1175%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date July 15, 2020 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 450,000,000
Effective Date	Jul. 15, 2019
Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2020
Strike Rate	1.2985%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date July 15, 2021 and Effective July 15, 2020 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 450,000,000
Effective Date	Jul. 15, 2020
Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2021
Strike Rate	1.4725%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date January 15, 2018 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 550,000,000
Effective Date	Jan. 15, 2017
Maturity Date	Jan. 15, 2018
Strike Rate	1.0405%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date January 15, 2019 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 550,000,000
Effective Date	Jan. 15, 2018
Maturity Date	Jan. 15, 2019
Strike Rate	1.5765%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date January 15, 2020 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 550,000,000
Effective Date	Jan. 15, 2019
Maturity Date	Jan. 15, 2020
Strike Rate	1.9285%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date January 15, 2021 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 550,000,000
Effective Date	Jan. 15, 2020
Maturity Date	Jan. 15, 2021
Strike Rate	2.1295%
Index	One-month LIBOR
JP Morgan Maturity Date July 15, 2021 and Effective January 15, 2021 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 550,000,000
Effective Date	Jan. 15, 2021
Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2021
Strike Rate	2.2325%
Index	One-month LIBOR
Goldman Sachs Maturity Date March 15, 2022 [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 800,000,000
Effective Date	Mar. 15, 2019
Maturity Date	Mar. 15, 2022
Strike Rate	2.20625%
Index	One-month LIBOR

Derivatives and Hedging (Schedu

Derivatives and Hedging (Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Notional Amount	$ 6,181,871	$ 5,938,963
Asset Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	30,298	25,772
Liability Derivatives, Notional Amount	800,000
Liability Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	87
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Notional Amount	3,039,162	2,490,292
Asset Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	30,288	25,708
Liability Derivatives, Notional Amount	800,000
Liability Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	87
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Notional Amount	439,162	440,292
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Notional Amount	2,600,000	2,050,000
Asset Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	30,288	25,708
Liability Derivatives, Notional Amount	800,000
Liability Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	87
Non-designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Notional Amount	3,142,709	3,448,671
Asset Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	10	64
Non-designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Notional Amount	3,142,709	3,448,671
Asset Derivatives, Estimated Fair Value	$ 10	$ 64

Income Taxes (Summary of Income

Income Taxes (Summary of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Current
Federal		$ 75
State	$ 157	170
Total current tax expense	157	245
Deferred
Total income tax expense	$ 157	$ 245

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$ 0	$ 0
Deferred tax liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Defined Contribution Plans (Nar

Defined Contribution Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percentage	50.00%
Defined contribution plan, expense	$ 0.3	$ 0.3
Maximum [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contributed compensation percentage	6.00%

Discontinued Operations (Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain on sale, net of selling costs		$ 107	$ 0
N P L [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sale price	$ 265,300
Gain on sale, net of selling costs	$ 3,500

Discontinued Operations (Summar

Discontinued Operations (Summary of Transactions Resulting in Income and Expense Within Non-Performing Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Realized gain on non-performing loans	$ 132	$ 1,259
Realized gain on loan conversions	694	337
Net gain on sales of real estate and other income and expenses, net	1,052
Interest expense	(45)	(1,903)
Non-performing loan management fees and expenses	(1,879)	(10,194)
Loss from discontinued operations, net	$ (46)	$ (10,501)

Discontinued Operations (Summ69

Discontinued Operations (Summary of Component of Assets and Liabilities and Income and Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Non-performing loans	$ 3,224	$ 5,837
Real estate properties, net	31,725	54,113
Other assets	15,529	16,920
Assets held for sale	50,478	76,870
Master repurchase facility		19,286
Accounts payable and other liabilities	6,005	6,209
Liabilities related to assets held for sale	$ 6,005	$ 25,495

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)property
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Additional homes purchased | property	323
Total commitment | $	$ 81.4

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details)	May 03, 2017$ / shares	May 31, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)property	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of real estate				$ 51,657,000	$ 48,403,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared date	May 3, 2017
Dividends declared | $ / shares	$ 0.22
Dividends payable expected date	Jul. 14, 2017
Dividends record date	Jun. 30, 2017
Number of homes purchased | property			120
Acquisition cost			$ 25,900,000
Number of homes sold | property			42
Proceeds from sales of real estate			$ 8,600,000
Increased borrowing capacity under accordion feature			1,200,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum barrowing capacity			$ 675,000,000
Credit facility maturity date			Apr. 27, 2020
Subsequent Event [Member] | SWAY 2014 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Principal reduction payment on mortgage loan		$ 300,000,000	$ 300,000,000