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Episode #1277
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*Are “tenant-friendly” states actually making investors richer?* Ever since we started investing, people have always told us to invest in “landlord-friendly” states—places with quicker *eviction* laws, no or limited *rent control,* and fewer *license* requirements and fees. But most Americans will know that the *top-appreciating markets* like California, New York, Washington, and Hawaii *are tenant-friendly.*
*Are investors leaving money on the table* by not investing in these more regulated markets?
Today, we’re getting to the bottom of it. We’ll explain what a *tenant-friendly vs. landlord-friendly state* is, the real dangers of investing in a tenant-friendly state, whether rent control could kill your real estate investing business, and why *not all “landlord-friendly” states are so friendly* to your bottom line.
The question is: *would we invest in any of these “riskier” markets for landlords?* Yes, but with one big caveat. If you can lock *one specific skill* down, you can *invest in the most tenant-friendly states without ever going through an eviction,* and make huge appreciation along the way.
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00:00 Intro
01:27 What is “Landlord-Friendly”?
05:43 Invest in Tenant-Friendly States?
10:22 Sponsor: Frec!
11:26 Rent Control Danger
17:08 Rise of “Rental Licensing”
20:58 Would WE Invest There?
28:17 Investors, DO This!
Episode #1277
Frec will analyze your portfolio and help you determine the best way to get started. Schedule a free portfolio analysis with the Frec team, or sign up and get $250 when you fund an account: frec.com/bigger-pockets
_BiggerPockets is not a customer of Frec. Frec paid a one-time fee for this post. Borrowing on margin adds to your risk. Investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. Brokerage services provided by Frec Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC and advisory services provided by Frec Advisers LLC, an SEC RIA. Both wholly owned subsidiaries of Frec Markets, Inc._
*Are “tenant-friendly” states actually making investors richer?* Ever since we started investing, people have always told us to invest in “landlord-friendly” states—places with quicker *eviction* laws, no or limited *rent control,* and fewer *license* requirements and fees. But most Americans will know that the *top-appreciating markets* like California, New York, Washington, and Hawaii *are tenant-friendly.*
*Are investors leaving money on the table* by not investing in these more regulated markets?
Today, we’re getting to the bottom of it. We’ll explain what a *tenant-friendly vs. landlord-friendly state* is, the real dangers of investing in a tenant-friendly state, whether rent control could kill your real estate investing business, and why *not all “landlord-friendly” states are so friendly* to your bottom line.
The question is: *would we invest in any of these “riskier” markets for landlords?* Yes, but with one big caveat. If you can lock *one specific skill* down, you can *invest in the most tenant-friendly states without ever going through an eviction,* and make huge appreciation along the way.
Episode Show Notes:
lnk.to/biggerpocketsYT
Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇
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The 7 Toughest States to Be a Landlord in 2026:
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Connect with Henry:
biggerpockets.com/users/henryw22?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none
Connect with Dave:
biggerpockets.com/users/davem27?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none
00:00 Intro
01:27 What is “Landlord-Friendly”?
05:43 Invest in Tenant-Friendly States?
10:22 Sponsor: Frec!
11:26 Rent Control Danger
17:08 Rise of “Rental Licensing”
20:58 Would WE Invest There?
28:17 Investors, DO This!
