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205: Squatters' Rights, Rent Caps, and Blackstone Gets Ready to Buy

Apr 4, 2024

States cracking down on squatters' rights, Blackstone preparing for a homebuying spree, rent caps for affordable housing, and billions in housing subsidies unaccounted for. Hosts dive deep into these hot housing market topics in a lively discussion.

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States are cracking down on squatters' rights to protect property owners, pushing for more evictions.

Blackstone's prediction of real estate prices hitting bottom signals potential opportunities for increased investment activity.

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DeSantis Signs Bill to Increase Penalties for Squatters in Florida

DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, signed a bill to raise penalties for squatters, addressing a growing issue. The new policy aims to provide property owners with more rights to evict illegal occupants. Other states like Georgia are also taking similar steps to tackle squatter problems.

Introduction

2min

Squatter Woes and Historical Rights

4min

Challenges of Squatters' Rights and Real Estate Investment

3min

Property Woes: Squatters and Subsidies

6min

Challenges in Affordable Housing and Blackstone's Prediction

6min

Investment Strategy and Rent Caps

7min

Government Control, Regulation Balance, and Celebratory Dinner Plans

3min

Squatters’ rights are quickly being stripped away as more states move to end this widespread illegal occupation of private property. Blackstone predicts real estate prices to “bottom” as they gear up to go on their next homebuying shopping spree. Rent increases get capped for affordable housing, and why doesn’t the American public know about the BILLIONS of dollars in government housing subsidies? It’s another wild week in the housing market, so let’s get you up to speed.

In this Headlines Rumble show, we’re pitting the top housing market headlines against each other as we dive deep into the stories that affect real estate investors the most. First, we talk about DeSantis’ war against the squatters, as Florida becomes one of the first states to take action against squatters illegally occupying private property. Next, we discuss the $7.3 billion in housing subsidies that banks receive but AREN’T flowing into homebuyers’ pockets. So, where is all that money going?

Blackstone predicts real estate will “bottom” soon as they prepare to buy over $1 billion in single-family homes this year. If one of the most data-backed hedge funds in existence is saying now is the time to buy, should you begin searching for your next property? Finally, we’ll discuss the recent rent caps for affordable housing that are stopping landlords from increasing their rents even during times of quickly rising costs.

In This Episode We Cover

Squatters’ rights explained and why states are finally saying no to squatting

The massive homebuying subsidies that no one knows about (but should!)

Blackstone’s bet on a “bottoming” housing market and whether or not this means you should buy NOW

Affordable housing rent increase caps and why this may lead to even less affordable housing

The winning real estate market in our “Market Madness” bracket!

And So Much More!

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