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How Washington’s war on ‘Wall Street landlords’ could backfire on Gen Z renters

Congress has passed a big housing bill called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bill aims to limit big investors, often called “Wall Street landlords,” who buy many single‑family homes to rent. Supporters say it will help make housing more affordable. But new research shows the limits could cut rental homes available to young renters, especially Gen Z, and may not lower rents.