The Philly Landlord Guy

We dive into real-world problems and practical solutions:

• Contractor Catastrophe: Learn what to do when your contractor takes your money and leaves the job half done. Alan explains the crucial vetting process and why due diligence is key to avoiding these financial pitfalls.  

• Wholesaler Warning: Discover how wholesalers and agents often inflate After Repair Values (ARVs) and underestimate rehab costs. Alan's essential ...

Maximize your investment in Philadelphia! In this deep dive, we break down the 19137 Bridesburg real estate market, characterizing it as a stable, high-cash-flow working-class area.  

Learn why rental properties in Bridesburg move twice as fast (averaging 30 days) as the rest of the city compared to the city average of 57 days on the market. 

We analyze the latest October 2025 MLS data to give you the competitive ...

Want to scale your real estate portfolio WITHOUT collateral and WITHOUT high interest rates?

In this special episode of  The Philly Landlord Guy, We’re sitting down with Nick DiFederico from MB Capital Solutions. Nick reveals the strategies for securing unsecured working capital for real estate investors and small business owners, leveraging personal credit to unlock powerful business financing.

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Is the Philadelphia rental market in trouble? Today we’re breaking down the latest October 2025 data, uncovering a major price correction in one key neighborhood and detailing a critical new city law all landlords must know.

In this video, we cover:

• Philly's New Economic Status: Why the city's drop in poverty rate is a "powerful long-term indicator" and signals a stronger tenant base.  
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Today we dive deep into one of the most overlooked yet crucial topics for landlords — property insurance. We sat down with Tom Cassidy, an experienced insurance broker, to break down what every Philadelphia landlord and real estate investor needs to know to protect their properties and avoid expensive surprises.

We talk about the key differences between homeowner’s and landlord policies, why replacement cost coverage can s...

Today we break down the Philadelphia rental market for August 2025. The median listed rent was $1,850 while the median closed rent came in at $1,821, with properties taking about 48 days to rent. In Northeast Philly, zip code 19136 showed a gap between listed and closed rents, while 19149 had slightly stronger results, both averaging 33 days on market.
 We also look at the national housing picture, where increased multifamily c...

In this episode of The Philly Landlord Guy Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Smith, founder of JLS Architects, to talk about the realities of working with architects, navigating Philadelphia’s permitting system, budgeting for renovations, and selecting the right contractors.

Jesse shares how JLS Architects approaches projects by prioritizing people and educating clients, and why involving an architect early—even before purchasing a pro...

Welcome back to The Philly Landlord Guy Podcast! In this July 2025 market update, I break down the latest rental data for Philadelphia, highlight key legal updates for landlords, and share what tenants are really looking for right now.

In this episode, I cover:

• Philly rental market snapshot (July 2025: $1,795 median rent, 50 days on market)
• Zip code 19111 analysis ($1,500 median rent, 32 days on market)
• Good Cause Eviction law...

Welcome back to The Philly Landlord Guy Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Leon Belov, owner and loan officer at The Lending Group in Southampton, PA, to dive deep into DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans — one of the most powerful financing tools for real estate investors.

We cover everything you need to know about how DSCR loans work, when to use them over conventional financing, and how they can be a game chan...

Operating costs are rising fast — from property taxes and insurance to maintenance and utilities — and they’re squeezing profit margins. In this episode, I explain how to adjust your rent analysis, control costs, and protect your cash flow without sacrificing property quality.

I also dive into updated rental market data for two Northeast Philly zip codes:

19114: Median listed rent $1,838 → closed at $1,650, avg. 36 days on market

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In this episode of The Philly Landlord Guy, we dive deep into the Philadelphia real estate market with a local investor and agent who’s seen it all—from the boom in Northeast Philly to overpriced hype in neighborhoods like Fishtown and Point Breeze.

If you're wondering where to put your money in 2025, this is the episode you need to hear.

We cover:

• The best Philly neighborhoods for long-term appreciation
• Where investors are ov...

Welcome to a new episode of The Philly Landlord Guy podcast — your reliable source for clear, practical insights into the Philadelphia rental market. In this update for May 2025, we break down everything landlords and property investors need to know: pricing trends, market shifts, scam warnings, tax increases, rebate opportunities, and the latest on statewide rent control legislation. 

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Neig...

In this episode, I sat down with my long-time eviction attorney, Len Mancini, to break down exactly what Philly landlords need to know about evictions in 2025.

We cover a lot in this one — including all the legal requirements to file, what happens if you’re missing paperwork, the Eviction Diversion Program, and how to avoid common mistakes that could cost you months of lost rent. We also talk about what happens if tenants block repa...

The Philly Landlord Guy podcast returns with a solo episode diving into the latest Philadelphia rental market trends as of April 2025. In this episode, we break down rental activity in ZIP code 19154 — covering neighborhoods like Parkwood, Millbrook, and the Far Northeast. You’ll get a full picture of what’s happening on the ground: median rent, days on market, price shifts, and how new construction is reshaping demand.

We’ll also e...

Are you a landlord or real estate investor in Philadelphia? You need to watch this episode.

CPA Jennifer Faust sits down with The Philly Landlord Guy to break down critical Philly tax rules every property owner should know — including BIRT, NPT, and the Philadelphia transfer tax.

🎯 Learn how to:
✅ Know which Philadelphia taxes apply to your rental income
✅ Understand your tax obligations even if you live ...

Today I’m going to break down two critical topics every property owner needs to understand:
1. Northeast Philadelphia Rental Market Update
2. ⁠Proposed City Council Rental Bills You Shouldn’t Ignore.
Whether you’re actively renting in Philly or considering your next move, this episode gives you actionable insights on staying profitable and compliant.

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Welcome to the first episode of The Philly Landlord Guy!

Today we're kicking things with "Rental license compliance" with Rachel. Rachel is  an expert in property management and license compliance. We will go through different topics from the " what is rental license",  basics of getting a rental license to the challenges that treat people up.

Rachel Fradkin from Philly Rental License,  h...

Welcome to The Philly Landlord Guy show! My main task is to help you avoid all the mistakes that you might encounter when investing in the city of Philadelphia. This show is not about «how to quickly become successful» is a show for those people who already landlord in the city of Philadelphia and who are looking for more information to learn in this field.

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