Startling housing shortage in the Bay Area pushes renters to seek unconventional solutions. While $700 per month could rent you a 2-bd/2-bth home in San Antonio, the same expense will only afford you a sleeper van in San Francisco. The problem is fueled by both growing demand and constricted supply and is unlikely to have a fast solution. However, how far could this go before beginning to really damage the local economy?
Paul Ognibene
Entrepreneur | Real Estate Developer