It's complicated, there are pros and cons of each. The fewer landlords you have the better, but at the same time, situations like the United States-- where half

It's complicated, there are pros and cons of each. The fewer landlords you have the better, but at the same time, situations like the United States-- where half the country has gigantic mortgages and relies critically on their home being an always-appreciating asset-- isn't great either. Economists have argued about this forever and there's no clear right answer.