Saturday, April 9, 2022

Have Your House And Rent It Too

Partial list of ways my neighbors like so, so many homeowners wish to have it both ways--despite the blatant contradictions. While many of these overlap with each other, they each are distinct.
  • They want high property values, but they also want affordability--just maybe not near them? Affordability for thee but not for me.
  • They want high property values, but they don't want "outside investors" much less "speculators!" to buy properties near them--presumably to rent them to undesirables (see below).
  • They want a thriving rental market, but they don't want anyone to rent near them.
  • They want diversity and inclusion, but they champion restrictions on development and rentals which make surrounding housing unaffordable and unavailable.
  • They want diversity and inclusion, but they wish to make choices for their neighbors thwarting their personal preferences.
  • They want the freedom to make their own choices about remodeling, etc., but they do not want an anything-goes policy for even their dearest neighbors. De gustibus non est disputandum for me; no way in hell for thee!




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