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		nradov on June 4, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: More than half of American retailers didn't pay th... Anyone who wants to buy a rental house is free to do so. Just make an unsolicited purchase offer to the landlord for more than the net present value of all expected future rental income. Most landlords are willing to sell their properties, even when they're not currently listed on the market.

airza on June 4, 2020 [–]

I'm sure the landlord is getting a lot of value from their rental property, but why is this configuration of property ownership better for society?

em500 on June 4, 2020 | [–]

Better for society than what other configuration of property ownership? What other allocation mechanism for shelter are you suggesting?

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