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If the government shuts down the economy again its very likely. Thankfully the government is also printing money so real asset prices will only rise. Will be ab
by frockington1 6y ago
If the government shuts down the economy again its very likely. Thankfully the government is also printing money so real asset prices will only rise. Will be able to make up for lost rent quickly as prices rise
- ethanwillis 6y agoWho will be able to make up for lost rent? I don't think it will be tenants.
- frockington1 6y agoThe landlords. As long as the government keeps devaluing the dollar, landlords should be safe and the housing supply shouldn't shrink too much. If rates rise, we may end up with a lot of empty buildings
- _iyig 6y ago> Thankfully the government is also printing money so real asset prices will only rise. Will be able to make up for lost rent quickly as prices rise Could you elaborate on this? I don’t follow
- shawabawa3 6y agoLandlords will have increased equity in their buildings which will offset any rent arrears so will continue to enjoy the government supported risk-free rental income as they always have Tenants will likely be shafted
- sparrish 6y agoIncreased equity doesn't pay the mortgage. So they have to sell to realize that 'increase' to offset their rent losses. Everybody sells - prices go down - landlords lose out as well. Nobody is winning here.
- frockington1 6y agoReal asset prices have had a historic run this year. As the government goes into further debt, the relative value of the dollar decreases resulting in an increase price for housing, equities, precious metals and even bitcoin
- abfan1127 6y ago"more dollars chasing fewer goods" is the classic expression. Its obviously highly simplified.