Los Angeles tenants want quality housing, fast repairs, professional management, and well-maintained rentals—but many still act shocked when rent goes up to pay for all of it. In this video, James Wise breaks down why rent increases are not evil; they are the cost of operating rental property like a real business. If you are an out-of-state investor tired of California’s anti-landlord mindset, rent control pressure, and expensive regulations, HoltonWiseTV shows why moving your money into more affordable, investor-friendly markets like Columbus, Ohio; Toledo, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Indianapolis, Indiana can give you a better shot at cash flow, fair market rent, and long-term portfolio growth.