There is a reason why virtually all economists view rent control as undesired. 

Here's the article for more interesting facts and figures. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/mom-and-pop-business-owners-day-landlords-of-small-rental-properties

I'm no economist Jay, but I'm pretty sure raising interest rates and cutting down the velocity of cash is the only way to reduce inflation.

Now a forecast by the same economists predict double-digit growth in exactly zero markets in 2023, and growth above 9% in only three markets.  

Economists, market watchers, and most especially buyers have been looking for signs of a slowdown in the housing market that has been red hot since its post-pandemic recovery.

Ratiu is a senior economist for Realtor.com, which, along with the Wall Street Journal, recently named Toledo as the No. 25 emerging market in the United States, one of four in Ohio to crack the top 25 along with Springfield (No. 3), Akron (No. 12), and Columbus (No. 17).The rankings aimed to get beyond simple supply and demand, which accounted for just 33 percent of the methodology, to gain a broader perspective with quality-of-life factors like wages, unemployment, small business activity, and amenities to gauge the impact on the sensibilities of home buyers.Where the data turns especially interesting for those who remember the Rust Belt era is in cross-market demand.

Most investors/business/economists I listen to seem split between a Recession or Depression.

It would be unwise to think the economy will remain strong while almost every credible leading economist has been shouting as loud as they can that we are on the edge of a pending economic collapse.

According to Nadia Evangelou, NAR’s senior economist and director of forecasting, a decrease in rates could mean a significant drop in the cost of mortgage payments for potential buyers.

@Connor O'BrienNobody knows for sure.The short negative effect on retail is obvious negative.However, longer term, with so much money printed in such short time period, every asset class will likely increase in value, including stock market, real estate, etc. simply dollar is worth less.My amateur guess on Macro economy.I am not an economist by any means.