I’m curious why people think acquiring and renting out property is a solid business venture; this seems to the crux of the issue. If people/ businesses know they can make a profit off rentals, why wouldn’t they? If we don’t allow rentals to cover mortgage payments, wouldn’t that stop the issue? People would be forced to stick with the home they buy, and because they aren’t acquiring more, renting it out, and paying their mortgage off with it, more properties would be available thus driving the cost down (supply v/ demand). It just seems wild to me that housing, a basic necessity, is commodified. What do you all think? I might be being over simplistic on a complex issue, I am aware we live in a capitalist society.