Part of the problem is that there is a massive shortage of good contractors and to much cost and regulations from the government in many markets that are most tight on housing.

This is governed by local (state) law.

I previously worked for a city government, but decided to get my realtors license and specialize in Investment Properties (rentals & fixer uppers).Currently working for a wholesaler, but soon to be flipping homes too!

I am talking to one loan specialist already and I ask him about the grants the government gives you.

I agree, that help should be the responsibility of the government, not individual private citizens (ie, mom and pop landlords).

@Faustin Hoover Wholesaling is running rampant in this city...while this is a personal prediction, we're reaching a point where enough brokers/agents are getting irritated and pushing back...the Division of Real Estate is the regulatory agency...typical state government...almost a total lack of accountability and oversight.

I called my Magistrate a few days ago and found out I can still evict since I have no federally backed mortgage and do not receive any government subsidies.

The tech space could really boom in that period of time, regulations and governments will change and the trend could be changed by then.

Interesting news - a federal judge determined that the eviction moratorium is unconstitutional, and started that "The federal government has not claimed such a power at any point during our Nation's history until last year".No injunction was issued at this point, but he expected the CDC "to respect his ruling and withdraw the moratorium".Check it out here : https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/02/25/politics/judge-evictions-moratorium-unconstitutional/index.html

@Ben Magee I know in Des Moines, the City government is in the early phases of how to update the zoning code to allow ADUs.