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EP#99 Ryan Davis | Rent Affordability: Myth vs. Reality
Rent affordability is maybe the most misunderstood topic in housing — with bad takes commonly held among investors and policymakers and other stakeholders. In this episode, rental housing economist Jay Parsons breaks down fact versus fiction on the big topic of rent affordability. In particular, Jay explains why this topic is a prime example of how averages can be misleading. The data shows rent affordability is a deeply bifurcated issue where two seemingly conflicting trends can both be true: We have a severe shortage of low-income rental housing for those who need it, while at the same time…
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