Renter Nation: The Unaffordability of the American Dream

By Ashley Wilson

An in-depth look at how America is transforming from a nation of homeownership to a nation of renters.

Since the early 1930s, homeownership has been the cornerstone of The American Dream, but this goal is rapidly changing. Despite the support facilitated by the U.S. government--notably favorable mortgage terms--homeownership rates are now under attack.

Ashley Wilson--an avid real estate investor, best-selling author, and CEO of Bar Down Investments--unveils the changes driving Americans away from homeownership. Whether you own your own home, rent an apartment, or invest in real estate, this book will open your eyes to the shifting landscape of where Americans will be living in the future.

Inside, you'll discover:

Why homeownership is a part of The American Dream

The history of mortgages and home ownership

Challenges to housing affordability

Generational threats

The impacts of the wealth gap

The effects of real estate economic bubbles

And much more!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1947200909
• ISBN13: 9781947200906
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Biggerpockets Publishing, LLC
• Length: 208 Pages