On February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term. While the speech does not directly change landlord laws, it outlines national priorities that can influence housing policy, tax legislation, immigration enforcement, trade policy, and economic direction. For rental property owners, these policy signals matter. Rental …
State of the Union 2026: What Rental Property Owners Should Know About Housing, Taxes & the Economy
FTC Begins Rulemaking on Rental Fee Transparency: What Landlords Should Know
On January 30, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is beginning the rulemaking process related to fees in the rental housing market. Before going further, one key point: Nothing has been implemented yet.The FTC has only issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). There is no final rule, and the process could …
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Tucson Rental Market Update – January 2026
Rental activity and trends for the Tucson Metro area as reported by Zillow Research “Affordability is improving, with the typical renter now spending 26.4% of income on rent — the lowest share since August 2021.“ “Zillow forecasts single-family rents to rise 1.8% in 2026, while multifamily rents remain relatively flat (0.6%) as elevated vacancies and …
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Insurance Costs Are Crushing Landlords — What to Do
If you own rental property in 2026, you’ve likely felt it already. Your renewal notice arrives… and the premium is up 15%, 25%, sometimes more. Deductibles increase. Coverage terms tighten. Carriers ask more underwriting questions. Umbrella policies cost more than they did just a few years ago. Insurance has quietly become one of the fastest-growing …
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Why Industrial Real Estate Is One of the Most Compelling Asset Classes Right Now
While much of the real estate conversation today centers on what’s struggling — office vacancies, higher borrowing costs, and tighter margins — one asset class continues to quietly perform: industrial real estate. Industrial properties don’t rely on consumer sentiment or trendy amenities. They support the real economy — manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and storage. That makes …
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The Growing Push for Tenant Unions — What Landlords Should Know
Over the past year, a new phrase has been showing up more often in real estate headlines: tenant unions. Historically, tenant unions were rare in the U.S. and typically limited to a handful of large, distressed multifamily properties in major cities. But that’s beginning to change. Recent high-profile cases — including efforts by tenants at …
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A Real-Life Story That Shows the True Power of Rental Properties
I follow a lot of real estate investing blogs, podcasts, and newsletters. Most focus on the latest strategies—creative finance, short-term rentals, exotic markets, or whatever the current trend happens to be. Every once in a while, though, a story cuts through the noise and serves as a powerful reminder of why plain, boring rental real …
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Value-Add Renovations in a Shifting Rental Market: How Forward-Thinking Owners Stay Ahead
At Rentals America, we don’t just manage properties — we study markets. Over the past several years, many U.S. rental markets have experienced dramatic cycles. Rapid population growth, record-setting rent increases, and unprecedented new construction have reshaped the landscape for owners and investors alike. As we move into 2026, the rental market is transitioning into …
Why the FTC Is Suing Zillow and Redfin — and Why Landlords Should Care
In a major antitrust case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin over what it claims was an unlawful $100 million rental advertising deal that reduced competition in the online rental listing market. While this may sound like a dispute between tech giants, the outcome of this case could …
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The Smarter Way to Own Real Estate in Multiple Markets
Most real estate investors understand the power of geographic diversification. Far fewer understand how to achieve it without turning their investing journey into a web of distant contractors, unknown markets, and scattered tax filings. Investors don’t need to personally own properties in Phoenix, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Boise to capture the benefits of nationwide real …
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