Retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is best known for offering items in bulk for consumers and its infamous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. Costco could soon become known as a landlord or apartment builder as it dives into the world of affordable housing. What Happened: Costco is continuing to build new stores as it looks to grow sales, with shares at all-time highs. A new report from the New York Post, however, reveals the extra steps Costco is taking to develop a store in South Los Angeles. Costco plans to build an 800-unit apartment complex as part of the development of the ne…
