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[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

it's not magic, or being rich, it's just understanding basic mathematics.

Right, the basic math that landlords make a profit off of rent, therefore rent is GREATER than the cost of the mortgage + standard expenses and upkeep.

It's really not complicated and I don't know why some people will spend paragraphs trying to pretend it is in order to excuse rent seeking behavior.