An SFR operator backed by private equity firms is exploring an IPO. : (Bloomberg)—Home Partners of America, a single-family home rental company backed by KKR & Co. and BlackRock Inc., has explored an initial public offering with banks including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The company is considering offering shares as early as next year, said some of the people, who asked not to be named because the matter is private. An IPO isn’t guaranteed. A representative for Home Partners of America declined to comment.