I think a lot of the "kids" (that are my kids' ages) feel exactly that too and this is why so many of them have got "bad work ethic".

They're challenging a generation with an idea that's proven to screw the next generation if perpetuated yet don't have the means to fully rebel with it without sacrificing an uncertain and probably miserable future. I can't blame them but I do know that being rebellious has it's cost and people with integrity are admired but suffer in misery. I had that spark when I started out but I became prudent not to rock the boat until I get more influence to change things.

"everyone" basically "has" to not only own their own home but also hoover up as many investment properties as possible to rent out to other people

Felt this, knows exactly this as a problem. There will be shortages because not everyone could own anything and some people will own more. This is the game and that's why to escape the race is win it better than others or drop out and go with ascetic lifestyle not out of enlightening but alone but a cope to the harsh world. I'm a realist and I accept this is the game being played and some play it better with their families from generations ago built the right moves. I just need to play it better.