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.
88 episodes transcribedDenver 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...
Home prices are slipping. Inventory is surging. Mortgage rates remain near 7%. Moody’s just issued a red flare warning for the U.S. housing m...
Are you a landlord or real estate investor looking for the most landlord-friendly places to invest? In this video, we reveal the top 10 best...
What exactly is in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” and why should landlords care? In this video, we break down what the proposed legislation co...
Is the 2025 housing market really frozen? Not for investors. Realtor.com’s latest data shows they’re still buying often in surprising places....
Think tenant screening is foolproof? Think again. In this video, we break down the hidden risks landlords face when screening applicants from...
