@Wy KayI don't think this is a RED versus BLUE when you consider that in States that do not have a housing Shortage, there really isn't a need for rent control.

If you can find off-market deals you will have no shortage of investors that would be willing to pay you a "finders fee" for a great deal.

Things will take longer than expected, a shortage in material may up the cost or cause you to go with different finishes that cost more, etc.

Additionally, there seems to be no shortage of opportunities for small operators.

We have fundamental facts that we have housing SHORTAGE, it's why homes are still being bought at levels they are.

I would expect prices to be higher in March (due to ongoing inventory shortage and lower interest rates)... but if you can find something where the numbers work, you can be ready to jump on it confidently once something comes on the market.

Of course, you'll run into no shortage of charlatans promising exactly those types of returns -- so buyer beware!

Have we solved the roughly 5 million housing unit shortage in the US?

In addition to that, the current housing shortage creates a demand for affordable housing, making renting rooms even easier to do.

Your initial question asked how much Space Command would affect the market in general - the answer is less than 1% as we already have a severe housing shortage in Huntsville/Madison proper.