A landlord cant deduct home office, cant save for his retirement, nothing.  

Several economic factors are contributing to this shift:Overbuilding: Some areas of Charlotte have seen significant overdevelopment, leading to an oversupply of rental units.Tighter Money: Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty have made tenants more cautious with their spending.Tenant Behavior: Many responsible renters are choosing to stay put rather than take on the cost and hassle of moving.What Does This Mean for Landlords?

You can earn strong appreciation but also lose a lot as the entire state becomes increasingly hostile to landlords.

I am in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and I am a new landlord, having purchased my first rental property about two and a half years ago.

Have you ran this by your landlord/tenant attorney?

A landlord friendly state won't save you from a bad deal.Not trying to be discouraging, just realistic. 

First, Texas is one of the most landlord friendly states in terms of laws.

Using money from an appreciating asset just to pay your landlord doesn't seem like a good flow of money.

Start by asking for recommendations from local real estate groups, Facebook community pages, or other landlords in the area—they’re often the best source.What do you think about getting a good referral from a good property manager?

Call every local investor agenda (look at the agents that have investment property listings and call them) and call every local landlord that owns multiple properties (you can get lists off of Deal Machine).