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A new rent control law just hit Washington State, limiting how much landlords can raise rent. While it sounds good, real estate agent Doug Varenas warns this could have negative consequences for everyone involved in the Vancouver, WA housing market and beyond. 🚨
Discover the details of the rent cap, why it might discourage investment, lead to less rental housing being built, and potentially increase costs or reduce maintenance for tenants over time. Doug explains the economics of rental properties and why capping rents without addressing rising landlord expenses is a dangerous trend for the state's housing future.
Hear his take and share your thoughts in the comments!
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