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Rent Control Is a Scam: Tom Bilyeu Exposes the True Cause of America’s Housing Collapse | Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive


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In today’s deep dive, Tom Bilyeu tackles one of the hottest—and most misunderstood—topics in urban life: rent control. As rents skyrocket in cities like New York and San Francisco, and an entire generation struggles under crushing debt and soaring housing costs, the call for rent control has become louder than ever. But Tom asks the hard question: does rent control actually make rents more affordable, or does it trigger a downward spiral of housing shortages, urban decay, and economic stagnation?

Drawing lessons from around the world and diving into the history of rent control policies in cities like New York, Stockholm, Berlin, and San Francisco, Tom exposes the hidden costs and unintended consequences of top-down economic interventions. He argues that while rent control might sound like a lifeline for struggling renters, it often backfires—making things even worse by stifling new construction, deteriorating housing stock, and trapping communities in economic hardship.

Through compelling stories and insightful analysis, Tom explores why these policies persist, the powerful forces—like NIMBYism and regulatory capture—keeping housing scarce, and how cities like Houston and Tokyo buck the trend with market-driven solutions. Packed with examples, practical takeaways, and a passionate call for economic freedom, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand the real roots of the housing crisis—and what can actually be done to fix it.


SHOWNOTES

06:53 Rent Control's Impact on Housing Crisis

11:59 Rent Control’s Unintended Consequences

14:07 "Emotional Economics and Policy Failures"

21:36 The Pitfalls of Populist Promises

34:11 Tianducheng: China's Paris Struggles

42:59 Free Market vs. Rent Control


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