> It's practically impossible for US society to get out of treating housing as an investment All the reasons you listed are valid and true, but I don't think t

> It's practically impossible for US society to get out of treating housing as an investment All the reasons you listed are valid and true, but I don't think that changes anything. Yes, individuals see housing as a sign of success, and security and happiness. That's great. Companies should not be allowed to invest in housing, only individuals. Everything after the 1st home should be heavily, heavily taxed to seriously impact owning multiple homes to the point it makes no sense. If a person wants to invest in real estate, there is plenty of commercial real estate for that purpose. Leave houses for people that need a place to live.