Best Communication With Tenants Podcasts (2025)

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HUD’s Cooperation with ICE Stokes Fear in Immigrant Communities 17:48

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Home is no longer a safe space for thousands of families who live with someone who's undocumented. Caught between housing assistance and ICE surveillance, many are forced to be silent—or self-evict. Shelterforce's Shelby R. King reports.Read the full story at https://shelterforce.org/2025/07/23/huds-cooperation-with-ice-stokes-fear-in-immigrant-com…

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Housing Communicators: Don’t Water Down Your Values to Appeal to Opponents 10:44

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In an time when many organizations are trying to adapt their messaging to reach a wider audience—which can be done—it's important to look to the research to avoid some pitfalls along the way, says Shelterforce's Miriam Axel-Lute.The following is a lightly edited version of remarks given at the Grounded Solutions Network conference on May 29, for a …

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55. How To Hire with Pete Neubig of VPM Solutions 58:05

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Have you ever made a bad hire? Finding the right people is a frequent challenge for property management companies. Many struggle with hiring processes that lack structure, leading to less-than-ideal hires and high performers leaving. The key to building a strong team and allowing owners to step into more of a CEO role is to implement a consistent, …

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What Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Win Means for the Tenant Movement 16:01

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The mayoral candidate made a rent freeze central to his campaign. Here's how his supporters used in-person campaigning to clinch a victory, and what's ahead. Listen as John Ludas reads, "What Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Win Means for the Tenant Movement," written by Roshan Abraham.Read the story at https://shelterforce.org/2025/07/09/what-zohran-mamda…

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The Top 10 Best States to Be a Landlord in 2025 11:18

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Are you a landlord or real estate investor looking for the most landlord-friendly places to invest? In this video, we reveal the top 10 best states to be a landlord—based on factors like eviction laws, rent control (or lack thereof), property taxes, and return on investment. Whether you're managing one property or building a portfolio, knowing wher…

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Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: What Does It Mean For Landlords? 12:58

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What exactly is in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” and why should landlords care? In this video, we break down what the proposed legislation could mean for property owners, from changes to rental assistance to tax incentives. Get a clear, straightforward look at how this bill might affect your business, your tenants, and the rental market overall. St…

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Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: What Does It Mean For Landlords? 12:43

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What exactly is in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” and why should landlords care? In this video, we break down what the proposed legislation could mean for property owners, from changes to rental assistance to tax incentives. Get a clear, straightforward look at how this bill might affect your business, your tenants, and the rental market overall. St…

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Trump’s Big Ugly Bill Is a Loss for Housing 4:17

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The tax bill includes a significant expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. However, its other provisions, especially cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, are so harmful that the affordable housing field should not be celebrating. Shelterforce's Miriam Axel-Lute explains.Read the full op-ed at https://shelterforce.org/2025/07/02/trumps-big-ugly-bill-…

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After a Six-Year Struggle, Tenants in Boston’s Mattapan Neighborhood Win Permanent Affordability 11:04

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When a new owner imposed sharp rent hikes in 2018, tenants organized and fought back. Now, more than 300 housing units will be affordable for the foreseeable future. Here’s how the tenants made it happen. Reporting by Sandra Larson; read by John Ludas.By Shelterforce

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54. 10 Worst States To Be A Landlord 27:05

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Discover the ten toughest states for landlords, uncovering the strict laws, high taxes, and lengthy eviction processes that make property ownership challenging. Marc reveals how anti-landlord legislation and rent control impact your bottom line. Crucially, learn about the rise of "accidental landlords" and how this growing market segment presents a…

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Realtor.com Just Exposed the Truth About the 2025 Housing Market 13:16

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Is the 2025 housing market really frozen? Not for investors. Realtor.com’s latest data shows they’re still buying often in surprising places. In this episode, we break down the new report and explain what it means for landlords and rental property investors in 2025. #housingmarket2025 If you’re looking to buy your first rental or grow your portfoli…

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From City Council to Reform Leader: Vijay Luthra on UK Politics, NHS Change & Public Service 35:15

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In this episode of Meyerside Chats, I sit down with Vijay Luthra—a UK-based public service reformist, ex-councilmember, and management consultant—to explore the future of government, the crisis in public trust, and why systems must evolve to meet 21st-century challenges. We dive into small “p” vs. big “P” politics, the transformation of the NHS, tr…

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John F Kennedy Jr: Drew Nussbaum Money Launderer's Whisperer For Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop 3:00

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This is Episode Seven in the investigative podcast series, "George Alive." Today’s report is titled: “Drew Nussbaum: The Money Launderer’s Whisperer.” This episode traces the real financial power behind Jersey City’s political machine. While Steven Fulop plays the frontman, a quieter figure moves the money, aligns the donors, and scrubs the trail. …

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John F Kennedy Jr: Jersey City On Fire - Mayor Steven Fulop Plans Arson for Developer Profit 3:42

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John F Kennedy Jr breaks open the case in Jersey City: rampant arson tied to luxury developers. From Portside Towers to Ironstate, the matches were struck for cash, and first responders were frozen by design. This episode is for the people of Jersey City. Your city is marked to burn. Your buildings are tagged. Your lives are collateral. And most of…

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John F Kennedy Jr - Jacyln Fulop The First Lady of Frequency Crime 3:34

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Jaclyn Fulop isn’t just a wellness brand. In this scorched-earth exposé, John F. Kennedy Jr connects her to illegal rezoning, marijuana front deals, and frequency weapon mirrors. The first lady of Jersey City - Mayor Steven Fulop's wife - thought she was untouchable. This says otherwise.By John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr

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GEORGE ALIVE – The Return of John F. Kennedy Jr. 2:59

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John F. Kennedy Jr. vanished. His plane was remotely disabled by rogue intelligence operatives while he was flying to Martha's Vineyard with his wife and her sister. They dropped from the sky and landed in the bottom of the ocean. The killers thought they silenced the truth. But John never left. He didn't die - because human beings do not die, they…

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John F Kennedy Jr - The Kill Switch - Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop's War on Tenants, Truth & The Signal 3:54

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Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s darkest secrets are dragged into the daylight. Direct Energy Frequency Weapons Deployed in downtown Jersey City against tenants. Ticket fixing. Court sabotage. Tenant targeting. Deliberate fires, gas leaks, carbon monoxide poison - mass forced relocation of the city's most vulnerable people - all for campaign donati…

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John F Kennedy Jr - Maui Children Disappeared During 2023 Fires - Vanished - Trafficked 3:00

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In this explosive follow-up, John F Kennedy Jr names the children who vanished from Maui during the fires—taken, not lost. The timeline, the handlers, the airstrips. This episode exposes the system behind the silence. This episode is for the children taken during the Lahaina fire on August 8, 2023. They did not vanish in smoke. They were removed—kn…

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John F Kennedy Jr - Direct Energy Weapons Caused Maui and California Fires, Not Natural Disaster 3:28

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John F. Kennedy Jr. returns with a chilling report: Directed Energy Weapons were used to ignite the California and Maui fires, and responders were systematically blocked. This is the truth they tried to erase—and now it’s lit. This is not a theory. This is a statement of fact. The wildfires in Paradise, California in 2018 and Lahaina, Maui in 2023 …

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Realtor.com Just Exposed the Truth About the 2025 Housing Market 13:00

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Is the 2025 housing market really frozen? Not for investors. Realtor.com’s latest data shows they’re still buying often in surprising places. In this episode, we break down the new report and explain what it means for landlords and rental property investors in 2025. #housingmarket2025 If you’re looking to buy your first rental or grow your portfoli…

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What Happens If Trump Kills Section 8? 15:33

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The Trump administration wants to nearly halve funding for federal rental assistance and make the states figure out how to distribute what’s left. Tenants, landlords, and housing providers say the fallout would be catastrophic, spiking homelessness and destabilizing communities. Shelby R. King reports.…

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Researchers are Using AI to Get a Clearer Picture of Housing in the U.S. 16:14

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Analysts are using artificial intelligence to supercharge their research by allowing them to comb through data faster. Though they are still error prone, these AI tools save time, and housing researchers are optimistic about the future. Reporting by Franklin Schneider; read by John Ludas.By Shelterforce

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What’s Missing From HUD’s Shrunken Website? 5:12

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HUD's new website is missing many of the resources that users relied on, including much of its archived content. Shelterforce's Miriam Axel-Lute gives us a look at what's changed, and why she believes the revamp was actually a way to cover for a drastic whitewashing operation.Read the op-ed here: https://shelterforce.org/2025/06/24/whats-missing-fr…

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The Scary Truth About Tenant Screening 6:28

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Think tenant screening is foolproof? Think again. In this video, we break down the hidden risks landlords face when screening applicants from outdated background checks to misleading reports and explain how even “approved” tenants can become your biggest headache. Don’t get caught off guard. Learn what you really need to watch for before handing ov…

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How Affordable Housing Providers Are Embracing Tech to Manage Housing 13:18

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New software and web-based applications help speed up the recertification process for voucher holders, give tenants an easier way to request repairs and communicate with staff, and help disabled residents live more independent lives. Shelterforce's Jill Webb reports.Read the full story here: https://shelterforce.org/2025/06/26/how-affordable-housin…

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Detroit Says Problems With Property Tax Assessments Are Fixed. Advocates Disagree 11:07

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With higher-valued properties under assessed and lower-valued properties over assessed, advocates say there's still a problem with Detroit's property tax system. Listen to "Detroit Says Problems With Property Tax Assessments Are Fixed. Advocates Disagree." Reporting for this story is by Roshan Abraham; read by Lara Heard.…

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Mayor Lana Negrete on Fighting Bureaucracy, Homelessness & Starting Up in Santa Monica 53:27

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Support the show About Evan Meyer Tech entrepreneur and civic leader - he founded mygovtools.org, a platform to drive government efficiency, constituent representation, and civic engagement; BeautifyEarth.com, a platform accelerating urban beautification through art; and its sister nonprofit, transforming schools in underserved areas. He also co-fo…

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53. What's Really Going On In The Housing Market 42:11

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Marc shares his takeaways from attending the "Housingwire" event, where the speakers were the CEOs of top publicly traded real estate sales companies. Marc shares his reflections revealing surprising details about brokerage profitability, the constant challenge of retaining quality agents, the overemphasis on ‘culture’, and the real impact of techn…

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DeSantis Ends Squatter's Rights in Florida 12:26

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Governor Ron DeSantis has signed SB 322 and SB 606 into law, cracking down on squatters and protecting commercial property owners, Airbnb hosts, and vacation rental operators across Florida. If someone breaks into your storefront, Airbnb, or short-term rental and refuses to leave, you no longer have to waste time with the eviction process. This new…

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DeSantis Ends Squatter's Rights in Florida 12:11

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Governor Ron DeSantis has signed SB 322 and SB 606 into law, cracking down on squatters and protecting commercial property owners, Airbnb hosts, and vacation rental operators across Florida. If someone breaks into your storefront, Airbnb, or short-term rental and refuses to leave, you no longer have to waste time with the eviction process. This new…

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Training AI to Tackle Bias in the Mortgage Industry 20:29

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As the mortgage industry becomes further automated, can artificial intelligence be trained to avoid replicating historic bias and expand access to loans for excluded borrowers? Some housing advocates are cautiously optimistic. Shelterforce's Frances Nguyen reports.Read the full story here: https://shelterforce.org/2025/06/19/training-ai-to-tackle-b…

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Tech Tools Help Tenants Push Back Against Problematic Landlords 19:28

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We’ve found more than a dozen examples of tenant-serving technology that help renters identify landlords, respond to eviction, fight back against housing discrimination, and more. Sandra Larson reports for Shelterforce.By Shelterforce

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California Assemblyman Rick Zbur & Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete on Cross-Jurisdictional Partnerships 25:12

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Support the show About Evan Meyer Tech entrepreneur and civic leader - he founded mygovtools.org, a platform to drive government efficiency, constituent representation, and civic engagement; BeautifyEarth.com, a platform accelerating urban beautification through art; and its sister nonprofit, transforming schools in underserved areas. He also co-fo…

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The Top 10 Worst States to Be a Landlord in 2025 11:38

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Are you a landlord or real estate investor wondering which states are the toughest to manage rental properties? In this video, we break down the top 10 worst states to be a landlord based on factors like tenant laws, eviction processes, rent control, and property taxes. Whether you're buying your first rental or growing your portfolio, knowing wher…

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Missouri Tenants Sue Owners Who They Say Broke Rules in Exiting Tax Credit Program 14:11

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In Springfield, Missouri, tenants have filed a lawsuit against the past and present owners of their tax credit–financed properties, claiming that in exercising an opt-out provision they violated both state and federal requirements. Listen to, "Missouri Tenants Sue Owners Who They Say Broke Rules in Exiting Tax Credit Program," written by Hope Davis…

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Tenant Screening: A Billion-Dollar Industry with Little Oversight 17:27

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Thousands of companies offer tenant screening tools that promise to make life easier for landlords and property managers. But reports show that the data these companies use is often riddled with errors and relies on information that has no bearing on whether someone will be a good tenant. Amanda Abrams reports.Read the full story at: https://shelte…

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Tech’s Rising Influence on Housing 7:05

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Shelterforce’s new Under the Lens series—How Tech Is Changing Housing—explores the growing use of technology in the housing world. Can the proper guardrails can be put in place so “innovative” tools don’t make the housing crisis worse? Lillian Ortiz, Shelterforce's managing editor, breaks down what you can expect in the series.Read the editor's not…

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52. Preventative Maintenance Mistakes with Blake Koch of Filtertime 42:09

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What are the biggest mistakes property managers make when it comes to preventative maintenance? In this episode, Marc and former NASCAR driver Blake Koch, CEO of Filtertime, reveal the secrets to a proactive maintenance strategy (and what NOT to do!) that protects your properties and saves money. Blake, drawing on his unique background, shares insi…

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Our Silence Will Not Protect Us 11:20

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Keeping our heads down and our language inoffensive is not the right response to the times we’re in, says Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits. Solidarity and courage is.Yentel spoke at Shelterforce's 50th anniversary celebration and conference this past April, and her message was so crucial that we wanted to make s…

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D.C.’s Worst Landlord Has 100+ Violations — Now the City’s Had Enough 12:13

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A Washington D.C. landlord is facing serious legal action after racking up more than 100 housing violations. From hazardous living conditions to blatant code violations, the city is finally stepping in. In this video, we break down what happened, what it means for tenants and landlords, and how this case could signal a major shift in enforcement. #…

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Porches, Pets, and the People We Grow Old With 7:33

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In Utah, a new project called Paws & Porchlight aims to provide affordable housing for older adults and their pets. The concept is simple: Twelve small houses—each no more than 600 square feet—arranged in a walkable layout along a central garden path. Each home would have its own porch, a small yard, and shared access to a dog run, a trail, and oth…

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Rents Prices are Dropping! Should Landlords Panic? 11:26

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Rent prices are dropping and fast. According to Redfin and Census Bureau data, asking rents are declining in many U.S. cities, and vacancy rates are climbing. Landlords are offering incentives like free rent or move-in bonuses to attract tenants in this increasingly competitive market.By TurboTenant

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Housing as a Public Good: The State of Social Housing Today 1:28:50

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What do we mean by social housing in the United States? How has it worked in the past, and how can and should it be expanded? Shelterforce's Miriam Axel-Lute and NPQ's Steve Dubb co-host, "Housing as a Public Good: The State of Social Housing Today." The conversation took place earlier this month, but we wanted to reshare the audio for those who ei…

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Affordable Housing Finance 101 10:49

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The financial intricacies involved in building affordable housing can be difficult to understand. Hanneke van Deursen, the director of housing finance for the City of Chattanooga, breaks down the foundational concepts.Read the explainer at https://shelterforce.org/2025/05/28/affordable-housing-finance-101/…

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Why Evictions Can Take 2 Years in New York City 14:47

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Why does it take over TWO YEARS to evict a tenant in New York City? In this video, we break down the legal delays, tenant protections, and bureaucratic backlog that make NYC evictions painfully slow and why every landlord in America should be paying attention. From rent strikes to court bottlenecks, this isn’t just a New York problem. It's a warnin…

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51. Mistakes PMs Make When Talking To New Owner-Clients Leads With Jen Merritt Of Rentscale 55:30

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Are you losing potential owner leads after the first call? Discover the crucial mistakes property managers make when speaking with potential owner-clients and learn how to transform those conversations into lasting partnerships. Jen Merritt of RentScale joins us to reveal the art and science including specific language cues that build connection, a…

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In Over a Dozen Cities, Housing Activists Connect HUD Cuts and Local Issues 3:39

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On Tuesday, May 20, tenants and housing advocates across the country took to the streets for a National Day of Action on Housing. Shelterforce's Miriam Axel-Lute reports on Albany, New York's rally, and explains other actions that took place across the country. Check out our website for some amazing photos from rallies in six cities: https://shelte…

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Art of Protest, performed by LindoYES! 3:41

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For more than two years, residents of Philadelphia’s Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods protested a plan to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers on top of a local transit stop. Despite widespread opposition, the proposal appeared to be moving forward with the city’s blessing. But it fell apart in early 2025, when the team’s owners deci…

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What’s Happened With Housing Since Trump Came Into Office 1:38

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A note about our running list of major federal housing actions since Trump took office on Jan. 20 2025.Read about all the major actions here: https://shelterforce.org/2025/05/12/whats-happened-with-housing-since-trump-came-into-office/By Shelterforce

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50. What Small Property Management Companies Can Learn From Big Companies with Zac Maurais of Utility Profit 54:34

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Struggling with the time-consuming utility setup for new tenants? Discover a game-changing solution with Zac Maurais of Utility Profit. In this episode, Marc Cunningham explores how Utility Profit streamlines and even monetizes the utility transfer process for property managers. Learn how their platform automates tenant communication, confirms util…