The Real Agenda Behind Rent Control and Social Housing
Mon Feb 02 2026
Rent control is often sold as an affordability solution, but that's not what this movement is really about. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down recent statements from New York City housing leadership that openly frame rent control as a tool to destroy asset value and weaken the real estate industry. Ron explains why this isn't about helping renters, how government price-setting undermines private property rights, and why these ideas aren't confined to big coastal cities. He also shares what investors and homeowners can do now to protect wealth and maintain control in an increasingly politicized housing landscape.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
How "social housing" reframes housing away from wealth building
The difference between market pricing and government price setting
Reasons why local and state elections matter more than most people realize
Main impacts of rent stabilization on private property rights
Why affordability problems aren't caused by landlords or investors
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Rent control is often sold as an affordability solution, but that's not what this movement is really about. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down recent statements from New York City housing leadership that openly frame rent control as a tool to destroy asset value and weaken the real estate industry. Ron explains why this isn't about helping renters, how government price-setting undermines private property rights, and why these ideas aren't confined to big coastal cities. He also shares what investors and homeowners can do now to protect wealth and maintain control in an increasingly politicized housing landscape. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How "social housing" reframes housing away from wealth building The difference between market pricing and government price setting Reasons why local and state elections matter more than most people realize Main impacts of rent stabilization on private property rights Why affordability problems aren't caused by landlords or investors CONNECT WITH US: If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success Facebook Group: Cash Flow Property Facebook Community Instagram: @ronphillips_ YouTube: RpCapital Get the latest trends and insights: RP Capital Newsletter