The Rent Trap: How Wall Street's Grip on Housing is Fueling a Crisis The rent is too damn high, and it's not just due to inflation or a lack of supply.
The real culprit is Wall Street's relentless pursuit of profit, which has transformed rental housing into a financial asset class that prioritizes speculation over people.
Apartment buildings are bought, sold, and traded like stocks, with investors betting on future rent growth to justify the purchase price.