We believe everyone has the right to own in their community. Property ownership was believed by our Founding Fathers to be an essential part of American democracy. John Adams wrote that in order to preserve “equal liberty and public virtue” we must “make the acquisition of land ownership easy to every member of society.”

That American dream is threatened today. Millennials have zero net real estate wealth, much less than previous generations. Growing student debt and two once-in-a-lifetime economic downturns have left many without the ability to own in our communities. Further, systemic inequality in housing has created a wealth gap. 

The time for change is now. On this Independence Day, we put forth Rentership as a solution to both expand universal ownership, and to counter the systemic injustices that have perpetuated wealth inequality in America. 

Ownership bestows more than financial benefit. It expands our sense of citizenship and social responsibility. That’s why we envision a world where every renter is an owner.

Join us.