Rent Control Is Making a Comeback: Why the Sunbelt Is Becoming More Valuable

About This Episode

Is rent control making a comeback, and what could it mean for multifamily investors?

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down the growing rent control movement across the U.S., why it is gaining momentum, and how it can impact housing supply, underwriting, financing, property values, and investor returns.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ Why rent control is becoming a major topic across the U.S.

✔ How rent control can impact new housing supply and future rents

✔ What examples like Montgomery County and St. Paul reveal

✔ Why rent control can affect underwriting, NOI growth, and exit values

✔ Why landlord-friendly markets like Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina matter

✔ How Faris Capital Partners thinks about market selection and resident experience

If you're investing in multifamily real estate or evaluating future markets, this episode explains why rent control, housing supply, and market selection matter.

📩 Want to invest with us? Visit www.fulloutinvesting.com to explore our 10-step process and current offerings.

Book a call to learn more about our new investment opportunity, Faris Residences Smyrna: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mark-faris

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. They do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. All investments carry risk, including the possible loss of principal. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Interested in Learning More?
Book a Call with Us Today!
Our team specializes in identifying and renovating underperforming multifamily assets, aiming to create strong, reliable returns - even in turbulent times. We'd love to hear about your goals and discuss how value-add U.S. apartments might fit into your investment strategy.
BOOK A CALL HERE
Other Recent Episodes
Return of Capital vs. Return on Capital: Why Most Investors Get This Wrong
Why 2026 Could Be the Decade’s Best Entry Vintage for Multifamily
Local Jobs Beat National Headlines: What It Means for Apartment Investors in Today’s Market