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Stop Blaming Landlords for the Housing Crisis | FUNdamental Fridays
11 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2026 at 1:00 am.
Meet Julia Hartman: Tax Expert
The Hill: Stop Blaming Landlords
Why Punishing Investors Reduces Supply
Rising Costs for Property Investors
Are Investors Really “Greedy Hoarders”?
What Happens When Rental Supply Drops
The Unexpected Idea to Increase Housing Supply
Why Tax Settings Discourage Solutions
Government Policy vs Market Forces
Free Market vs Intervention Debate
Final Thoughts: What Needs to Change
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Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where members of the Property Couch crew share bold property and money opinions they’re willing to stand behind. This week, tax expert Julia Hartman joins Ben Kingsley to tackle a controversial topic: Blaming landlords for the housing crisis. Julia argues that increasing taxes, regulations, and costs for investors may actually reduce rental supply — which can drive rents even higher. In this episode, she unpa...