Philadelphia's new 2027 property assessments are out, and most owners are seeing an increase. In this solo episode, Yuriy Skripnichenko breaks down exactly how to appeal your assessment — two free options, two deadlines you can't miss — the tax relief programs that can save you over $1,300 a year, and why Kensington saw the biggest assessment jump in the entire city. Plus: the June 2026 market data, why it's officially a renter's market, and a deep dive on the 19125 zip code — Fishtown and East Kensington.

⏱️ In this episode:

• June 2026 citywide rental stats: $1,825 median rent, 48-day average DOM
• Why it's officially a renter's market — and how to use concessions instead of price cuts
• The 2027 property assessments: how to file a First Level Review and a BRT appeal
• Key deadlines: September 1 (FLR) and October 5 (BRT)
• The Homestead Exemption, LOOP, and other relief programs
• 19125 deep dive: why Fishtown and East Kensington price accurately and rent in 36 days
• Why East Kensington owners need to watch their new assessment closely

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:

Look up your property assessment:
 https://property.phila.gov

File a First Level Review (OPA) — deadline September 1, 2026:
 https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-property-assessment/

File a formal appeal (Board of Revision of Taxes) — deadline October 5, 2026:
 https://www.phila.gov/departments/board-of-revision-of-taxes/property-assessment-appeals/

Property tax relief programs (Homestead, LOOP, Senior Freeze, Installment):
 https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/

Zillow renter's market report:
 https://www.zillow.com/research/april-2026-rent-report-36354/

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What is a DSCR loan, and why are more real estate investors using it instead of a traditional mortgage? In this episode, Yuriy Skripnichenko sits down with Tim Wehner — former COO of Dodson Property Management (8,500+ doors managed), 2023 National President of NARPM, and now Director of Partnerships at LendingOne, a private lender focused exclusively on investment property financing.

Tim breaks down how DSCR loans actually work, why they qualify on the property's income instead of your personal income, and how investors are using them to acquire, renovate, and refinance rental properties even in a high-rate environment. We also get into the operational side — the two financial mistakes that cost small landlords the most money, when it actually makes sense to hire a property manager, and how to underwrite a deal so the numbers hold up after you close.

In this episode:

• DSCR vs. traditional DTI loans — what's actually different and why it matters
• The two biggest financial mistakes small landlords make (deferred maintenance and under-market rent)
• The "five units while working full-time" breaking point for hiring a property manager
• How to underwrite a rental deal the right way before you buy
• Why cosmetic "lipstick" renovations leave new investors underwater
• Using cash-out DSCR refinances to unlock equity for your next acquisition
• Why maintaining cash reserves is non-negotiable for landlords
• Expanding your buy box into secondary markets to find deals in 2026

Connect with Tim Wehner & LendingOne:
https://lp.lendingone.com/partnerships/trustart-realty

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Philadelphia's May 2026 rental data is in, and zip code 19134 proves why you can never treat a zip code as one single market. In this solo episode, Yuriy Skripnichenko breaks down the citywide MLS numbers and dives deep into the three very different sub-markets inside 19134 — Port Richmond, Harrowgate, and Kensington — covering who lives there, what the housing stock looks like, and how to price correctly in each one.

In this episode:

1. May 2026 citywide rental stats: $1,840 median rent, 49-day average DOM
2. 19134 deep dive: the $200 gap between listed and closed rent
3. Port Richmond: the stable, working-class anchor of the zip code
4. Harrowgate: why block-by-block due diligence is mandatory here
5. Kensington: older housing stock and what it means for your turnover costs
6. What out-of-state investors get wrong when underwriting this zip code
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The Philadelphia rental market is facing falling rents and rising regulations. In Episode 12 of The Philly Landlord Guy, Yuriy Skripnichenko breaks down the raw March 2026 data and the major news affecting landlords today.

In this episode, we cover:

National Rent Drops: Why USA Today says we are in the 29th month of rent declines and what it means for Philly.

Proactive Inspections (PRI): The end of the "honor system." Why 19141, 19144, and 19140 landlords now face mandatory physical inspections from L&I.

19141 Spotlight: Deep dive into Logan, Ogontz, and Fern Rock. Why units here lease 23 days faster than the city average—but only at the $1,200 "sweet spot."

The HAPCO Lawsuit: Why landlords are suing City Council over alleged Sunshine Act violations and how to support the Legal Action Fund.

Resources & Links:

HAPCO Legal Action Fund: https://hapcophiladelphia.com/legal-action-fund/

WHYY PRI Article: https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-proactive-rental-inspections/

Free Rental Analysis: www.trustartrealty.com