(03-27-2024, 09:10 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(03-27-2024, 08:10 AM)Sneakers Wrote: It doesn't appear that either of you have any firsthand experience with rental properties.  <<Wrong


First of all, it's important to distinguish between residential and non-residential units, before drawing any conclusions.  

There are such things as contracts and a landlord cannot legally increase the rent "the moment the landlord hears the tenant has more money".  Also, not all landlords are focused on squeezing the last possible dollar out of a rental.  The generalization is simply not accurate.  Many prefer sacrificing somewhat for the advantages of stable, long-term tenants, who are far less trouble.  

Yes, there is a housing shortage just about everywhere across the country, but that is completely a factor of quantity, not price, and it will be years before supply catches up with demand.

Your first sentence is incorrect.  

The rest of it is correct.  But I don't understand how you are disagreeing with me.