• Crikeste@lemm.ee
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      23 hours ago

      If they sold it they’d be scumbag real estate agents, since we’re apparently taking everything to extremes.

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          23 hours ago

          Well apparently renting one out is to you, I’m just following your logic.

          • TiggerYumYum@lemm.ee
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            23 hours ago

            Yes, my extreme position of - I don’t believe people and corporations should own multiple properties while homelessness exists. I’m a true radical.

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              22 hours ago

              So, like, tear down all the apartment buildings and focus on putting every single human in a single family home for free? Like, how does your mental image of this work?

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                21 hours ago

                You’re putting words in my mouth. The US government, if it chose, could increase assistance with its programs in HUD. The government could increase the availability of housing vouchers in the meantime while transitioning to guaranteeing some form of housing for its citizens. You jumped to single family homes as if that’s the only option, but there are many alternatives. The government could also nationalize corporations that gouge renters. There are many steps to be taken instead of hand waving away anything that isn’t perfect. Why would you tear down existing buildings instead of providing any alternatives? Do you know how many vacant homes there are in America? Over 15 million.

                All of this is a pipe dream with the current administration.

    • WIZARD POPE💫@lemmy.world
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      23 hours ago

      Yeah but what if they ebded up separating with their partner? It just made sense to keep the property. Renting it out just covered the cost and made sure it was not empty.