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 edge for pricing your rentals for low vacancy and consistent cash flow.  


🚨 CRITICAL LEGAL UPDATE: Fair Housing Law


We also cover the essential, often-overlooked City of Philadelphia ordinance on Source of Income Protection. If you rent in Philly, you must know the rules on Housing Choice Vouchers . 

We detail how to comply with the law and avoid major penalties, the requirement to apply screening criteria equally to all applicants regardless of income source, and how to set minimum income requirements based only on the tenant's portion of the rent, as the PHA portion is guaranteed. 

Furthermore, we explain how you can legally reject a voucher holder for poor credit, bad rental history, or criminal background without imposing stricter standards than those for non-voucher applicants. 

This episode is brought to you by TrustArt Realty, your full-service property management partner in Philadelphia. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your portfolio, TrustArt helps you stay compliant, efficient, and profitable.


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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.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• Unsecured Capital Explained: How to access financing through strategic 0% interest credit card plans and checkbook lines of credit.

• Liquidity Secrets: The process of converting credit funds into cash for property purchases, covering rehab expenses, or engaging in private lending.

• Credit Strategy: How to properly use personal credit to obtain business funding without negatively impacting your personal credit score (soft vs. hard inquiries).

• Scaling Fast: Tips on establishing a separate business credit profile and stopping the confusion between personal debt and business capital—the key to rapid scaling.

• The 0% Exit Plan: Strategies for managing credit card balances and developing your exit plan before the 0% APR period ends.

This episode is brought to you by TrustArt Realty, your full-service property management partner in Philadelphia. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your portfolio, TrustArt helps you stay compliant, efficient, and profitable.

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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.  

• The Gen Z Factor: The national trend making Gen Z a "generation of renters" due to high home prices, ensuring a growing demand for quality rental housing in Philadelphia.  

• City-Wide Rental Snapshot: The average time on the market (51 days) and the typical price drop ($50) between listed and closed prices for September.  

• Neighborhood Deep Dive: 19135: We analyze the Visanoming, Tacony, and Frankford area, a "strong cash flow market" that's renting 11 days faster than the city average.  

• The $300 Price Drop Warning: Despite high demand, learn why this zip code saw a significant median closed price correction (from $1,300 to $1,000).  

• CRITICAL New Law Alert: A full breakdown of the Philadelphia security deposit law, effective early December 2025, requiring landlords with three or more units to offer installment plans for deposits over one month's rent.  

• The Penalty for Landlords: What you risk if you fail to comply with the new installment plan rule.  



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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 save you thousands, and how deductibles, claims history, and even your neighbors can affect your insurance rates. Tom also explains how to choose between brokers and captive agents, why builder’s risk insurance is essential during renovations, and the right time to switch from a vacant policy to a tenant-based one.

We also uncover the most common landlord insurance mistakes — from choosing the cheapest policy to missing vital coverages like water backup, service line protection, and loss of rent. Whether you manage one rental or an entire portfolio, this episode gives you the insights you need to stay covered and confident.

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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 construction is balancing the market and creating more competition for older properties. For landlords, this means it’s more important than ever to price realistically using real MLS data, focus on tenant experience with clean and well-maintained units, and stay informed on neighborhood trends and legislation.

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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 property—can save investors time, money, and frustration. We break down common permitting delays, code requirements, and the differences between building and zoning codes. Jesse also explains essential elements of architectural drawings, when sprinkler systems are required, and how to avoid red flags in planning and design.

We discuss budgeting challenges, why “cost per square foot” is misleading, how contingency planning works, and the importance of detailed scope documents. Jesse also provides valuable insights on contractor bidding, bid leveling with CSI divisions, and why long-term relationships with reliable contractors matter more than chasing the cheapest bid.

If you’re a landlord, investor, or developer in Philadelphia, this episode is packed with actionable advice on permits, compliance, budgeting, and working effectively with your architect and contractors.  

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Phone: 484-89-9151 

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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 in Philadelphia
• New Pennsylvania bill on sealing eviction records
• Top tenant preferences: in-unit laundry, affordability, safe community

If you find this episode helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share so more landlords can stay informed and profitable in Philly’s changing rental market.

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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 changer for landlords — especially those holding properties in an LLC.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• What a DSCR loan is and how it’s calculated

• Pros and cons compared to conventional loans

• Typical down payment and reserve requirements

• How rental appraisals can impact loan approval

• The truth about interest rates and prepayment penalties

• Financing for properties held in an LLC or corporation

• DSCR loans for international investors and foreign nationals

• What “livable condition” means for loan approval

• Using DSCR loans alongside fix-and-flip or renovation financing

• Why you might want a separate LLC for each property for liability protection

• Key advice for first-time DSCR borrowers

Leon also shares practical tips on:

-Navigating discrepancies between agent rental estimates and appraiser comps

-The underwriting process and required documentation

-Using business bank statements if you’re self-employed

-Creative financing strategies in competitive markets


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Specializing in: DSCR Loans, Conventional Loans, and Investor Financing

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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

19152: Listed at $1,950 → closed at $2,190, avg. just 19 days on market

We compare these figures to citywide trends and discuss why some units rent faster — even in lower-income areas — and what that means for your pricing strategy.

Plus, I share actionable strategies to stay competitive in a market that’s normalizing: smart renovations, budgeting, marketing, and tenant screening.

 If you’re a landlord looking to stay profitable and attract quality tenants, this episode is packed with the tools you need.

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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 overpaying and getting burned
• Why Northeast Philly and the suburbs might beat trendy areas
• What Section 8 investors are getting wrong
• Managing rentals yourself vs. hiring a property manager
• The #1 thing to renovate in old Philly properties
• The common traps out-of-town investors fall into
• What to do with $50K to $100K in the Philly market today

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned landlord, this episode is packed with no-nonsense advice to help you make smarter decisions in the Philly rental market.

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