Not everyone is meant to be a homeowner. How about addressing regulations that have caused the rental market to be priced out of range for many? And the answer to the problem is not more Section 8 units.
And I believe that lousy hostile disgusting living conditions drive up rent rates. Why because the only people who want to be in such places are those who know they can go to their “fortresses” and escape that day to day horror. The ultra rich. The poor can’t leave. When they can the middle class flees. That means those that are left drive up the price of available rentals and sales. JMHO.
IF EVERY SINGLE ILLEGAL PERSON CURRENTLY LIVING IN THE USA WERE DEPORTED IN THE NEXT 60 DAYS, rents would come down. There is currently more demand than supply.
I am including all those who overstayed their visas, and other stories.