Micro-housing is hot, as it fits with national trends toward more renters who rent for longer periods of time, and a lower supply of affordable housing across the country. Not surprisingly, major cities lacking in housingfor instance, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattleare rushing to build amenities-rich micro-units to attract the Millennial workforce. But is micro-housing a safe enough bet for investors or a fleeting trend? While micro-housing has its challenges, says Dean Zander, a senior managing director in Berkadia's West Los Angeles office, it also offers plenty of sound investment opportunities.
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