Here in Austin, rent has become crazy and unsustainable. I'm currently suffering from this myself. But there may be some hope.

Many Landlords are being sued.

Major Multifamily-housing companies across the Country use a software from a company called RealPage.

The Texas-based software provider RealPage used algorithms to recommend rents to landlords across the country to maximize profits.

They also engage in a practice called "[Staggering Lease renewals](https://www.classaction.org/news/realpage-aided-cartel-of-lessors-who-price-fixed-multifamily-residential-real-estate-nationwi