1353 - Headlines: CA Law is a game changer for rentals and Will rents increase over the next few years? By Matt Myre

In our first sotry today, California ADU laws have been softening for several years in an effort to increase housing space and availability. ADUs are often used as rentals, which can help alleviate some of the pressure on rental supply. However, what it doesn’t do, is increase general housing supply, as ADUs are considered a part of the primary residence, where only one person can own it. However, Assembly Bill 1033 was passed in California last October that changes everything, and presents investors a huge opportunity.   Our 2nd story highlights that rents were on the rise during the peak pandemic years, only to come back to normal growth trajectories over these last couple of years, with a few pockets of decreases and increases depending on the market. Spoiler alert: The same is going to continue, but at least we are confident enough to say it’s guaranteed. At least according to Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital, who said that with widening supply gaps and a lack of construction, we’re guaranteed to see rents continue to grow for the next two years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices