General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: The Rent is to damn high. [View all]But even if its only exploding in tourist type areas, it still puts pressure on housing prices across the board. Ive also noticed the marketing tactic the short term rental platforms are pushing in the last few months is leaning towards work anywhere and live the nomad type lifestyle.
Obviously, this is a personal pet peeve of mine. I think its a fairly big problem and growing. In my opinion it will only put more pressure on affordable housing everywhere in the long run. People need a roof and you shouldnt have to hand over your first born to get that. Shelter is a basic human need.
Disclaimer- I take no issue on the owner occupied person renting out a room in their house this way to help pay the mortgage- its the investors amassing housing stock for pure profit that has me upset.