A young family walks into a neighborhood hoping to buy their first home. They see “For Sale” signs, but by the time they call, the houses are gone.
Not to other families, but to funds buying hundreds of homes at once.
Here’s what happens next: the fund keeps some empty, then sells a few back to itself at inflated prices. Suddenly, the comps reset and the whole neighborhood’s value jumps overnight.
Now the fund refinances at the higher value, raises rents, and locks in billions in equity. Meanwhile, that young family is priced out before they even had a chance.
It feels unfair. And it is. But the truth is you don’t beat scale with outrage. You beat it by learning the game and positioning yourself to build wealth that lasts.
So here’s the real question: will you watch this happen, or find your seat at the table?