Build 2 Rent: The Solution to the Housing Crisis

Is rent control really the answer to skyrocketing housing costs—or is it making the crisis worse? In this video, Alvin Taveras (Founder of Build 2 Rent) breaks down why rent control fails and what actually works to bring rents down. Using Argentina as a case study, we look at how removing rent control led to more housing supply and lower rental rates. The real solution isn’t capping prices—it’s building more homes. We’ll cover: ☑️ Why rent control doesn’t fix affordability ☑️ How Argentina’s rental market surged when rent control was removed ☑️ Why cities like New York are struggling, with average 2-bedroom apartments at $5,500/month ☑️ The benefits of infill development: rezoning single-family areas for duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes ☑️ Affordable alternatives: Jacksonville, FL rents as low as $1,310 for a quadplex unit ☑️ How renters can transition to homeowners with as little as 5% down (~$40k) ☑️ Why new construction and homeownership are the true keys to solving the housing crisis 💡 Takeaway: Rent control is a short-term illusion. Real affordability comes from increasing supply, encouraging infill development, and helping renters become owners.