Nick PerryFounder and CEO of 7 Figure Cartel

Top Landlord-Friendly States to Buy Rental Properties in 2026 🏠💰

14 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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A short YouTube commentary (by Nick Perry, uploaded Jan 14, 2026) naming the top three landlord-friendly U.S. states for rental-property investors in 2026: #3 Arizona (large housing shortage; lower property and income taxes; described as politically more left-leaning), #2 Florida (flexible market — long-term, short-term and co-living options; non-paying tenants allegedly have three days to pay or leave), and #1 Texas (no statewide rent control; 0% state income tax; very fast evictions that can be conducted electronically). The speaker encourages viewers to suggest other states in the comments.

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Arizona; Florida; Texas.

Three days.

0% (zero percent).

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These are currently the top three landlord friendly states in America. Number three Arizona. There's a huge housing shortage meaning growing demand for places to stay. It is a more lefty oriented political scenario, but both property and income taxes are on the lower side. Number two, Florida. I like this mainly for the flexibility like long term rentals, short term rentals and co living spaces. On top of that, non paying tenants get three days to pay or leave. And number one is Texas. There's no statewide rent control, zero percent state income tax. Evictions are faster than the speed of light and can be conducted electronically too. So if you're buying a property, get it in these states. And if you think I missed any states, then drop them in the comment section below.