Five-Year Boom , is it me or that a pattern, JTReal-estate values surged fourfold over the past five years, fueled by a supply shortage and an influx of expatriates.

We are talking about a small mining town in north eastern Nevada that is experiencing a housing shortage.

Welcome Clifton,There is no shortage of experience on this website.

Food shortages?

Understand their perspective and "sell" how your plan will benefit the city.I had a parking shortage for a commercial property I wanted to sub- divide.

I have considered a short sale but don’t have the cash to make up the shortage.

Here in Orlando, there is a shortage of available apartments compared to what the demand is.

Asheville has a housing shortage and anything even a 2/1 under $250K is a great deal. 

Hi @Devlin Mcconnell, welcome to BP.While @Jake Hartnett is correct, not having a full bath will limit the potential rental pool, in the Boston area that might really be a big issue and might actually be a benefit.If you are close to the city there is obviously no shortage of "young professionals." 

The biggest cause of gentrification is a shortage of housing in the most desirable neighborhoods.