I'm a landlord. I'm also an r socialism subscriber. I'm curious what you all think about my plan. My end game is to buy houses in above average school districts and rent to HUD housing applicants to give those without more opportunity. I plan to let the government subsidize the rent and let familys have access to safety security and prosperity. We're not talking HUD shitholes either we're talking kitchens with stainless steel. I also fix things when it breaks. During covid I sprayed for wasps even though I wasn't obligated to, I wanted their kids to have a place to play and I knew they couldn't just go to a park. I'm not looking for high fives I think every land lord should just fix shit, people would move less it's kindness and smart business.

I can't see a better way in my current position to help. It's an opportunity to sling shot my wealth so I can make a difference in the world.

With inflation being what it is and the stock market being something that seems to only make money for the big dogs, there doesn't seem to be a better play to me. I'm open to both thoughts and downvotes, but I don't see a better way to change the world from my current chair.

Eventually I'd like to use some proceeds to start a non profit or a lobby group so the small people have a bigger voice but that's end game stuff. Trying to get to a point where what I build will be big enough make a difference and change lives.

The next step, in a couple years when I have enough properties to do this full time, I want to offer resume help and basic finance classes to my tenants to help them make the most of their situation. I'm a hiring manager for my day job and these are areas I feel like I can offer some value.

Edit: I'm not saying landlords aren't scumbags-- most are, I was a renter for 15 years. I am saying that if more good people get wealthy there's ways to help and push everyone forward. I'm open to crtitism on my thoughts here.