Joshua Coven

In this discussion, Joshua Coven, an assistant professor at Baruch College and former NYU PhD, dives into his award-winning research on institutional investors in housing. He debunks common myths, revealing that institutions only constitute 0.5% of single-family rental sales and often enhance neighborhood access for renters. Coven's findings indicate that larger institutional scales actually lower rents and improve maintenance, countering the belief that these investors drive prices up. His insights challenge perceptions about the influence of institutions on homeownership and rental markets.