Welcome to The Landlord Lens, your guide to navigating the rental market in real time. Whether you're a first-time landlord or managing multiple properties, this series unpacks how today’s headlines, legislation, and economic shifts are impacting landlords like you. From rising interest rates to rent control debates, we break down what’s happening right now and what it means for your rentals. You’ll get straight talk on eviction laws, housing supply, corporate ownership trends, and tenant movements shaping the landscape. We’ll help you make sense of complex policy changes, avoid legal landmines, and respond strategically to the forces reshaping the rental world. The Landlord Lens gives you the context and clarity you need to stay informed, stay compliant, and stay profitable in a market that never stops moving. Let’s get into it.
93 episodes transcribedRent control is often sold as a solution to rising housing costs but the reality is more complicated.In this video, we break down why rent co...
Some real estate laws make sense.Others… absolutely do not.In this video, we break down 10 of the weirdest real estate laws that still exist,...
A new right-to-repair law just passed in Duluth, Minnesota and renters could now legally take action on repairs if landlords don’t act.In thi...
President Trump is proposing a ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes—but what does that actually mean for landlords, rent...
States across the U.S. are moving to regulate AI in housing—and it’s creating serious uncertainty for landlords.In this episode of Landlord L...
Denver is considering raising the maximum fine for unlicensed rentals from $1,000 to $5,000. In this episode, we break down why the city want...
Millions of renters are about to get squeezed not by rent prices, but by healthcare costs. The federal government reopened without extending...
The housing market just got hit with one of the most bizarre proposals we’ve seen in years: a 50-year mortgage plan pushed as a “solution” to...
The Federal Reserve just cut rates, and mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels in nearly a year. But what does that actually mean...
What would you do if you discovered a stranger secretly living in your home?This is the shocking true story of a phrogging nightmare, when so...
Zohran Mamdani’s new proposal to freeze rent across New York City has landlords, tenants, and economists all asking the same question — what...
With the looming 2025 government shutdown threatening millions of Americans, one question stands out: what happens to Section 8? In this epis...
Thinking about short-term rentals, mid-term stays, or sticking with long-term tenants in 2025? In this episode of Landlord Lens, John sits do...
Denver is considering a brand-new “Vacancy Tax,” also being called a “Ghost Tax,” aimed directly at landlords who leave their rentals empty....
Some landlords say rentals should come with NOTHING, no garbage disposals, no ceiling fans, no extras at all. Just canned lights, a refrigera...
Could Donald Trump really declare a National Housing Emergency? With housing costs at record highs and millions of Americans priced out of th...
Dave Seymour went from being a Boston firefighter working 120 hours a week and on the verge of losing everything… to becoming a nationally re...
Raising rent doesn’t have to mean losing great tenants. In this video, we share proven strategies for increasing rent while keeping reliable...
Think corporate landlords give you better service? Think again.In this video, we break down the real differences between DIY landlords and co...
Accidental landlords are reshaping the rental market without even trying. With high mortgage rates and low inventory, more homeowners are ren...
