EchoSense:The Daily Money: Build-to-rent communities growing

Happy Monday! This is EchoSenseBetty Lin-Fisher filling in today on The Daily Money.

You've heard of rent-to-own, but have you heard of build-to-rent?

A growing number of new houses, which are available for rent, are being built and targeted to younger renters looking to get out of apartments, reports my colleague, Bailey Schulz.

Experts say the communities could help ease a housing shortage that has left millions of potential buyers struggling to afford homes.

Read more about this trend.

More youth are serving as caregivers for adults

12-year-old Aleisha Thompson's morning routine isn't typical of a pre-teen.

Before she goes to school, she prepares her mom's medications. Then she texts her mom throughout the day while at school to make sure her mom is taking her pills and eating.

Aleisha is a growing number of youth, who in a role reversal, are caring for their parents, my colleague Medora Lee, reports.

Read more about this trend and what can be done.

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