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> those who hold real estate have every reason to believe that their speculation on ever-increasing prices will be well rewarded

They’re also leveraged. Renting at a lower rate threatens insolvency.



Yes, though that's mostly with newer builds that are just starting to rent out. After a few years, rent appreciation in SF makes the initial mortgage requirements for renting moot, for the most part.


> rent appreciation in SF makes the initial mortgage requirements for renting moot

Assuming they don’t refinance. Which a lot of them did when rates were low.


Oh good point!!




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