The obvious solution is a federal takeover of rental housing units to save both landlords and renters alike. The next logical step from the path of free healthcare, free phones, free daycare, free education, free transportation, free basic income, free utilities, and now the ultimate vote buying scheme.......Free housing (if you can prove your vote loyalty)
California and New York are already working on plans for this at the state level.
Being a landlord is still viable elsewhere - but hiring a good property management company helps a lot. Many owners don't want the added expense, but I find good management pays for itself many times over.