[toomuchtodo]

I’ve tried to rent out single family homes with rooms rented at the $500-$600 price point (boarding house) and was told “no flop houses, families only” by my local jurisdiction. When I told them I’d bulldoze and get zoned for a 4-plex, I was told my zoning request wouldn’t be approved. Sunbelt state, suburban area, older construction with no HOAs.

I’ve moved on to trying to buy an RV park or campground, or build one, and use tiny homes or Boxable for the structures. The purpose of a system is what it does, and it is not to get people into affordable housing. It is to protect property values and NIMBYs' desires, with a second order effect of disincentivizing density (even slight increases of it). Deeply disappointing for someone who works with the unhoused and is just trying to get them into housing that isn't a shelter or a tent behind the park.

[imtringued]

People act as if poverty is this unexplained phenomenon that one just can't get rid of, moments later they try to make it as expensive as possible to stay alive in a certain area.

[DoreenMichele]

Thank you for the work you are doing. I would love to hear more. If you ever wish to talk -- even just to vent -- do not hesitate to email me about this issue.

[toomuchtodo]

Highest praise. Your writings on HN and your mailing list were a contributor to my inspiration to work on this, and your perspective has been invaluable. I will reach out when time permits.