Government regulations are making housing unaffordable, and Ron Phillips isn’t holding back in this episode. He breaks down how zoning laws, excessive permitting processes, and bureaucratic red tape are driving up costs for builders, landlords, and homeowners—ultimately making housing less accessible for working Americans. Using insights from a Wall Street Journal article and real-world examples, Ron explains why overregulation is a hidden tax that affects everyone.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• How excessive zoning laws have made housing unaffordable in many states
• Why California’s housing crisis proves that overregulation stifles economic growth
• The hidden costs of permitting and how they drive up rents and home prices
• Actionable ways to protect property rights and push for common-sense regulation

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• How Zoning Ruined the Housing Market in Blue-State America
  
  

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Is it better to invest in single-family homes or small multifamily properties? In this episode, Ron Phillips breaks down the pros and cons of single-family homes vs. duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, helping investors determine which fits their strategy best. He covers key factors like financing, appreciation potential, tenant demand, and scalability, offering expert insights from years of experience in the real estate investment space.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Key Differences between single-family homes and small multifamily properties
• Appreciation vs. Cash Flow: Why single-family homes tend to appreciate faster, while multifamily properties can offer better stability
• How multifamily properties help reduce 100% vacancy scenarios common with single-family homes
• Strategy to maximize conventional financing and why it’s often the best lending option for small investors
• Different property types align with various investor goals and risk tolerances.

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• If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com
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As a real estate investor, it's easy to get attached to your ideal rental rates. But in this eye-opening episode, we’ll challenge that mindset, revealing the cold, hard math behind the true cost of vacancy. Learn how to let go of your emotional connection to rent prices and implement flexible strategies that fill units quickly, even if it means accepting a lower rate.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Two main reasons why a property won’t rent
• How to use simple math to understand the true cost of vacancy
• Why working with your property manager is crucial for success
• Creative incentives to attract tenants and lease your property faster
• Impact of lease term adjustments on seasonal vacancies

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Costco

CONNECT WITH US:

• If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com
• Reach Ron: RP Capital
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