Most of the landlord unfriendly laws like rent control etc. end up reducing supply, contributing to a supply/demand imbalance and increasing appreciation potential while reducing turnover.

Personally, I generate steady cash flow through rental income from workforce housing and multifamily properties, but the value really comes from the appreciation that takes time but is happening, especially in markets like Dallas, where property values are rising steadily due to a major supply demand imbalance.

This is mostly just a talking point as giving away federal land isn't a quick fix for the current housing supply and demand imbalance.

When supply is decreased, prices rise because of the imbalance with demand.

This should be particularly true if we are willing to invest outside of our local area.Supply vs demand imbalances deliver price appreciation. 

Supply and DemandIn real estate, prices and rents are determined by the imbalance between the number of buyers and sellers.When there are more sellers than buyers, prices decline until there is a rough balance between the number of buyers and sellers.When the number of buyers exceeds the number of sellers, prices increase until there is a rough balance between the number of buyers and sellers.Rents follow prices.Higher prices reduce the number of people who can purchase, increasing demand for rental properties and increasing rents.Lower prices enable more people to purchase, decreasing demand for rental properties and decreasing rents.What determines demand?

These markets are struggling with supply-demand imbalances, particularly as new construction outpaces demand.Overall, the U.S. multifamily market remains resilient, with certain regions experiencing robust rent growth while others face ongoing challenges.

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Supply/Demand imbalance.

Any thoughts on adjusting this imbalance @Scott Trench?