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A few bad actors? You are the exception to the norm. Beyond that people are working to pay your mortgage increasing your net worth. You may not have much income
by breakyerself 3y ago
A few bad actors? You are the exception to the norm. Beyond that people are working to pay your mortgage increasing your net worth. You may not have much income, but you are getting wealthier.
- UncleEntity 3y agoDo you complain that the people working to buy whatever it is you do to make ends meet are increasing your net worth?
- blitz_skull 3y agoYou say I’m getting wealthier like that’s inherently a bad thing? But beyond that, I still don’t think banning owning a rental (however that would be enforced anyway) is the solution there. It’s not a realistic suggestion.
- breakyerself 3y agoIt's not inherently a bad thing to get wealthier, but buying a necessity so you can rent it back to people isn't a great way to do it.
- blitz_skull 3y agoBut I bought a necessity, ended up moving, and didn’t want to sell in the market conditions I was in. So I rented my house out. You see how the intent is different? I personally know dozens, maybe hundreds of landlords from various geographical regions in my state, and most of their stories are the same. But even barring that, I don’t understand where the thinking comes from that those with wealth can’t use it to secure more wealth. I’m not advocating for infinite gains here, but I’ve noticed a non-trivial portion of Hacker News seems to believe that gain is inherently immoral. Like wanting a better life or more for your family is inherently an evil thing. Some folks have more, some folks have less. Those with more should strive to help those with less; but I reject the notion that simply having more than someone else is bad.