_{Homeownership}

_{Should the U.S. have a goal of 100% homeownership?}

_{What are the benefits of homeownership?}

_{What are the risks?}

_{Short term Rentals}

_{One area of policy concern that is rising is the issue of short term rentals (companies such as VRBO and airbnb). Some argue that it hurts the local rental market, others argue that individuals should be able to use their property as they see fit.}

_{Please read this article and express your take on the issue.Here are some suggested questions to get you started. What stage of the policy issue is this? Do you think short term rentals should be regulated? What unintended consequences could regulating short term rentals cause?}