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Market trends, law changes & news
What’s changing for landlords and investors — state law updates, rental market trends, and the news that moves your numbers.
The Most Landlord-Friendly States in 2026
We scored all 50 states on rent control, eviction speed, deposit rules, and LLC cost. Here are the most — and least — landlord-friendly places to invest.
Jun 4, 2026
America's Highest Cash-Flow Rental Markets in 2026
Using real Zillow data, we ranked metros by estimated gross rental yield. The Midwest and South dominate — and the gap with coastal markets is stark.
Jun 3, 2026
Market Trends2026 Rental Market Trends: Where Cash Flow Meets Growth
The rental market is splitting in two — high-yield Midwest and South cash-flow markets versus low-yield coastal appreciation plays. Here's how to read it.
Jun 1, 2026
Law ChangeCalifornia's AB 12 Cut Security Deposits to One Month
Since mid-2024, most California landlords can collect only one month's rent as a security deposit. Here's who's affected and the small-landlord exception.
May 20, 2026
Law ChangeWashington's New Statewide Cap on Rent Increases
Washington joined Oregon and California in capping annual rent increases statewide. What the 2025 law means for landlords.
May 12, 2026
Law ChangeNew York's HSTPA: How the 2019 Law Reshaped Rentals
New York's Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act capped deposits, limited fees, and slowed evictions statewide. Here's what investors should know.
May 6, 2026
Law ChangeMaryland Lowered Its Security Deposit Cap to One Month
Maryland cut its maximum security deposit from two months to one. What changed and what landlords should adjust.
Apr 28, 2026
Market TrendsSecurity Deposit Caps Are Falling Across the Country
From New York to California to Maryland, states keep cutting maximum security deposits to one month. Here's the trend and what it means for landlords.
Apr 22, 2026
Law ChangeColorado's Tenant-Protection Wave: What Changed for Landlords
A series of 2023–2024 laws reshaped Colorado's landlord-tenant landscape — for-cause eviction, habitability, fees, and deposit penalties.
Apr 15, 2026
Law ChangeHow Oregon's Statewide Rent Cap Works
Oregon was the first state to cap rent increases statewide. Here's how SB 608 — and its later tightening — actually works.
Mar 30, 2026