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"But at the end of each sales chain is either another landlord or someone who was previously renting."

Or, in many cities, on the end of many sales chains is a Chinese or Saudi who is trying to get wealth away from an oppressive regime.

Or they are part of the oppressive regime and want to launder their money.

Both, they benefit from the regime but don't want their children to grow up under the circumstances they helped to create.