• Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca
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      7 months ago

      Canada at least.

      I can get a mortgage for an apartment for $1400 a month. Rent in the same spot would be at least $1800 if not $2000.

      People buy housing to rent out because it’s profitable right away, they aren’t just “taking the risk” that the house might not go up in value.