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When you look at the “Hottest Real Estate Markets” lists from major publications, they often miss many crucial factors that truly make a market worth investing in. So, after getting tired of seeing the same cities repeatedly, we decided to make our own “Real Estate Hotspots” list, touching on the areas that are PRIMED for growth with plenty of appreciation and cash flow potential for landlords. We’re sharing all thirteen cities today! Our two favorite market pickers, Kathy Fettke and Austin Wolff, are back on the show to share their opinions on these top markets. Austin has spent hours and hours compiling this list, looking at not just population growth but income growth, job growth, GDP per capita, and more leading indicators that point to great real estate investing markets. Some of the top picks on this list truly surprised us, but the data points to these thirteen cities as some of the best places to buy in 2025. We’ll also talk about the overrated markets that may be past their prime and some nearby options that could make solid real estate investments for the long term!  In This Episode We Cover The thirteen real estate investing “hotspots” for 2025 that investors should pay attention to A very surprising top city that seems to keep on growing EVEN after some solid appreciation  The “satellite cities” that siphon off big city growth for a fraction of the cost  Cash flow hotspots that still boast affordable prices with solid rent-to-price ratios The one Texas city that many investors forget about but is still growing fast (definitely not Austin) Cities that DIDN’T make the list and are constantly overhyped by the media And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Deal Finder Market Finder 13 Real Estate Hot Spots You Won’t Want to Miss Next Year Austin's BiggerPockets Profile Analyze Real Estate Like the Pros with “Real Estate by the Numbers” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (03:23) Real Estate “Hotspots” (08:26) Phoenix, Arizona (13:39) Colorado Springs, Colorado (17:03) Cash Flow Hotspots (22:05) Top 5 Cities (24:07) Overrated Cities Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-270 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s what you’ve all been waiting for—our 2025 housing market predictions! We’re sharing where we think home prices, interest rates, and real estate will be over the next year. But we’re not just talking about 2025. We’re also going BACK and reviewing our 2024 housing market forecast, painfully detailing each part we got wrong and congratulating whoever got their predictions right. But how did top real estate companies like Zillow perform on their forecasts? Don’t worry; we’re rating their predictions as well! Last year, some of us thought home prices would decline year-over-year, while others were confident we’d still see rising prices. We also had surprisingly accurate mortgage rate predictions, so does that mean we could be right for 2025, too? Stick around to find out! Plus, we’re sharing where we think will become the country's best real estate investing markets and naming the cities we believe have the best potential for building wealth! In This Episode We Cover Updated 2025 housing market predictions and where home prices and mortgage rates could go How we (and Zillow!) did on our 2024 housing market forecast (plus what we got WRONG!) Real estate markets that have the most investment potential in 2025 Why we’re all becoming bullish on lower mortgage rates, EVEN with persistent inflation Did we ever actually make it into recession territory in 2024? And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market Podcast 163 - 2024 Housing Market Predictions: Home Prices, Interest Rates, & Opportunities Grab James’ New Book “The House Flipping Framework” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:38) Zillow's 2024 Predictions (11:32) Home Prices  (14:33) Recession Risk (16:23) Mortgage Rates (17:23) Best Markets to Invest (20:03) 2025 Home Price Predictions  (23:48) 2025 Mortgage Rate Predictions Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-269 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Dream was once an everyday reality for most Americans. Now, it’s seemingly impossible for even high-income-earning households to achieve. What went wrong, and is it still possible for financially savvy families to realize the American Dream? A new article dissecting the cost of the American Dream shows that the white picket fence, single-family home, and two new cars cost significantly more than you might think. In this episode, we’re going over the eye-watering costs of the American Dream, the income you’ll need to achieve it, and why most Americans may never get there. But, as financially independent podcasters, we’re living proof that you don’t need everything this article describes to reach financial freedom. We’re sharing what you might want to give up to achieve your version of the American Dream. From college costs to raising kids, buying cars, and purchasing a home, we’ll walk through the costliest factors of the American Dream—and some good news, as one big expense is actually getting cheaper. In This Episode We Cover The astronomical cost of achieving the American Dream in 2024 What you should give up if you want to reach financial freedom faster The household income you have to make if you want to achieve the American Dream Why so many Americans are struggling with rising costs but stagnating wages One significant expense that’s getting surprisingly more affordable The things we’ll never give up spending money on (even if it sets us back) And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile The American Dream Now Costs $4.4 Million The American Dream Trap: Maneuvering Major Expenses in Your Financial Adventure Reach Your American Dream Faster with “Set for Life” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:20) The Cost of The American Dream (04:01) Housing Costs  (05:14) BIGGEST Cost to Americans (06:43) Kids Are Too Expensive (08:28) Cars Cost SO Much  (10:15) How Much Do You Have to Make? (15:42) You NEED to Make More Money (19:53) What to Give Up (23:43) Some Good News  (25:22) We WON’T Sacrifice THIS Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-268 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people are missing out on what could be the best real estate investments of 2025. Why? Most investors don’t even know about them or have never had access to invest in them before. Today, we’re talking to Fundrise CEO Ben Miller about how he’s taking these once elite-only investments and making them available for the average investor. These investments, for the most part, beat out regular rental properties with sizable returns and way less work. So, what’s the catch? Is there a catch? If you want to get ahead of the curve and know the investments that smart money (managing BILLIONS of dollars) is making, our interview with Ben truly delivers. We’re getting into how “debt” investors are making serious money off of lending to real estate investors (just like you) and the almost unbeatable returns they’re collecting, plus the new type of investment Fundrise is opening up for regular investors. This is a first, as everyday investors have seldom been able to break into this asset class. Finally, Ben gives us his outlook for the 2025 economy and why he’s feeling a bit anxious, even with so many economic factors falling into place for a soft landing.  In This Episode We Cover The one real estate investment making regular double-digit returns with significantly less work Why housing inventory could shrink even with our massive multifamily “oversupply” The “securitized” real estate elite investors used to have a monopoly on (you can get in on it now) Venture capital and why Ben is bullish on AI companies for 2025 and beyond The surprisingly solid state of the economy and why Ben feels anxious (and you might, too) And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Is Now a Better Time to Invest in Real Estate Debt or Equity? Ben's BiggerPockets Profile Grab the Book on Private Money Lending “Lend to Live” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:41) What to Invest In NOW? (04:40) Housing Inventory Will Shrink (08:20) Less Risk, Way Higher Returns (15:01) "Securitized” Debt Explained  (18:22) What Can “Normal” Investors Do?  (20:52) Venture Capital Investing for All  (26:12) Optimistic for 2025? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-267 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is awaiting the 2024 presidential election results—especially homebuyers. As mortgage rates rise again, potential homebuyers are sitting on the sidelines, hoping that the next president could make it a little easier to purchase a house. Is this housing market slowdown just a temporary phenomenon before the biggest political event of the past four years, or could this last well into the winter? We’re covering it on this headlines show! Could a “Trump trade” push bond yields up and mortgage rates as well? Some economists are betting that a Trump presidency would mean higher mortgage rates. We’ll also talk about California’s Prop 33, which, if passed, could allow more stringent rent control on landlords in the Golden State. With rising costs for property owners, could this lead to landlords selling their rentals to escape California’s tenant-friendly laws? If you want to escape the election cycle, we’ve got you covered. Our last story touches on the best companies for career growth, and if you’re trying to up your skills (and your income) next year, applying for a job at any of these companies could help you! In This Episode We Cover The pre-election housing “slowdown” and why many homebuyers are pausing on purchasing A new mortgage rate update and what’s causing rates to rise back to seven percent The “Trump trade” and why economists are worried it could push bond yields up California’s newest rent control proposition and what it means for landlords in the state The top companies for career growth in the United States (grow your income!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find Investor-Friendly Lenders Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Proposition 33 Ignites Fierce Debate Over California Rent Control Laws Do Elections Affect the Housing Market? Here's What Experts Say Real estate in for a fright as mortgage rates return to 7% Proposition 33 Ignites Fierce Debate Over California Rent Control Laws These Are The Best Companies For Career Growth, Ranked Grab Dave’s Newest Book, “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:01) Pre-Election Housing “Slowdown” (13:03) The “Trump Trade”  (16:48) Prop 33 Rent Control? (24:15) Best Companies for Career Growth Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-266 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evictions suck—for everyone. They’re bad for the property owner, the tenant, and America as a whole. On the lowest end of the spectrum, evictions cost Americans over $14,000,000,000 (that’s BILLION) per year. With this massive sum spent on court fees, attorneys, moving trucks, and lost rent, how do we STOP evictions before they happen? What can landlords do to ensure they NEVER have to kick out another tenant for nonpayment? Today, we’re discussing the true cost of evictions and how to avoid them. We’ve brought our own Market Intelligence Analyst, Austin Wolff, back to the show to share how much evictions cost for the landlord, how much they cost to the tenant, and how much they cost society. We’re breaking down which costs hurt real estate investors the most during the process and how long it may take you to get a non-paying tenant out of your house. Once you’ve been seriously sticker-shocked by the price of an eviction, James brings us some actionable steps he uses daily to avoid evictions at his rentals. He recently had one of the worst evictions, costing him SIX FIGURES. He shares what to do so this DOESN’T happen at your investment property, plus the type of rental you can provide that attracts the highest-quality tenants.  In This Episode We Cover The astronomically high cost of evictions in the United States How long evictions usually take, and why they often drag out months (or even years) The cost of an eviction to a tenant and the fees they have to pay once they’re forced to leave How to avoid evictions from the start by following some quick tips from James The key to maintaining a high rent collection rate in your rental portfolio (fewer evictions) What to do if you inherit tenants you suspect WON’T pay once you purchase the property Overall economic impacts of evictions and why we MUST reduce them And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Property Manager Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Austin's BiggerPockets Profile 6 Strategies That Help Landlords Avoid Evictions Grab “The Book on Managing Rental Properties” Evicted Book Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:23) Most Expensive Eviction Ever? (05:23) Cost/Time It Takes to Evict (14:11) The Cost to Tenants (18:57) Serious Economic Effects (22:47) How to Avoid Evictions (29:44) Inheriting Tenants (What to Do) (32:09) Astronomical Total Costs Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-265 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which generation is taking control of the housing market? With Baby Boomers sitting on an enormous amount of equity-based wealth, younger generations now have to do their part to get in the game, but who is faring best? Gen Z is hungry to get into homeownership, but with their high cost of living, credit card and student debt, and low affordability, will they be a forever-renter generation? What about Millennials, many of whom were financially shell-shocked after leaving college and entering the workforce during the Great Financial Crisis? And don’t worry, Gen X, we didn’t forget you (even though almost everyone else did). Today, Dave and each of our experts have taken one generation to report on. We’ll talk about Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers—how much wealth they hold, their debts, whether or not they’re buying houses, and how they could affect the future housing market. Plus, we’ll touch on the financial mentality behind each generation and whether or not they have what it takes to become homeowners. Finally, will the “Silver Tsunami” ever happen when Baby Boomers pass away and the flood of Boomer-owned houses hits the market? We’ll discuss the likelihood of this happening and whether or not the growing trend of “aging in place” could keep our housing inventory at rock bottom.  In This Episode We Cover Why Gen Z is so poised to start buying real estate (but will they be able to?) The Baby Boomers’ massive amount of equity wealth that may benefit the future generations  The largest generation of homebuyers that is still actively looking for places to live Why this “forgotten generation” might be one of the wealthiest to come  The chance of a “Silver Tsunami” and what happens when Boomers pass down their housing wealth  And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Henry’s New Book, “Real Estate Deal Maker” Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Boomers Hoard Houses, Millennials Struggle to Buy, But Gen Z Gets Ahead Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:58) Gen Z - The Renter Generation (10:47) Millennials - The Homebuyer Generation (16:51) Gen X - The Forgotten Generation (26:18) Baby Boomers - The RICH Generation Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-264 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does it feel like we’re in a recession? People are constantly discussing layoffs, many Americans are in credit card debt, home ownership seems unachievable, and you probably feel like you should be making more money based on how expensive everything is. But, on the other hand, inflation is down, stocks are up, and unemployment is still (relatively) low. This is what Nicole Lapin would refer to not as a recession but a “vibecession;” it feels like we’re in a recession, even if we aren’t. As a renowned journalist, author, and money-minded podcast host of Money Rehab, Nicole is one of the best in the industry to come on and explain the state of the American consumer, why they feel so negative toward the economy, and what good news we have going into 2025. Nicole is breaking down exactly why Americans feel so disconnected from our growing economy and the reason consumers are getting frustrated. But it’s not just bad vibes (okay, enough with the Gen-Z verbiage); there are “bright spots” in the economy that few are paying attention to. These data points come close to proving that we may be out of recession territory and confirm that the Fed did achieve its “soft landing.” Are we on our way to finally feeling good about the economy again? In This Episode We Cover Why it feels like we’re in a recession even though the economy is growing The disconnect between men and women and who’s more optimistic in 2024 Did the Fed actually achieve their soft landing and an inflation rate update The good news on wage growth (with a BIG caveat) Rising credit card debt and whether or not this is a precursor to economic crisis The “bright spots” in the economy that point to some good news for Americans And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Here’s What the U.S. Consumer Tells Us About the State of the Economy Money Rehab Thinking, Fast and Slow WSJ: The State of America’s Wallet Build Wealth in Any Market Cycle with “Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:50) Welcome to the "Vibe-cession" (05:18) Men vs. Women Economic Sentiment (06:59) Wages Grow, But... (10:56) Consumer Debt is Climbing (16:23) GOOD News for the Economy (18:42) Hope for Average Americans (21:39) Where is the Economy Headed? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-263 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing affordability in America is the lowest it’s been in forty years. Every year, there are fewer and fewer affordable places to buy a house, and many of the cities that used to be affordable have become so popular that they’re now the pricey ones. Are there any affordable housing markets left, and if so, which ones should investors pay the most attention to? We did a new data analysis on American housing markets to bring the exact list to you today. Austin Wolff, our own BiggerPockets market intelligence analyst, spent some time analyzing housing markets that not only have job, population, and wage growth but also have affordable home prices perfect for investors. Today, he’s sharing this new list, along with some of the least affordable housing markets that are nearly impossible to break into without millions of dollars. But is America the only country suffering from a stubborn unaffordability crisis? Many of the top economies are also feeling the sting of high inflation, limited real wage growth, and strong home price appreciation. But are we doing better or worse than many of the top developed countries? We’re sharing those stats, too! In This Episode We Cover America’s affordable housing crisis explained, and whether it’s going to get better or worse Most affordable housing markets with job, population, and income growth Comparing American home prices vs. other top economies’ home prices The least affordable real estate markets with the highest home-price-to-wage ratios The single most affordable city in the United States that could be an excellent investing market And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile These Are the 10 Most Affordable Markets To Invest in During 2024 Bankrate’s 2024 Home Affordability Report Why Trump and Harris Aren’t Talking About the $1.8 Trillion Deficit Austin's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Dave’s Book, “Real Estate by the Numbers”   Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:36) Why Affordability Matters (04:59) Most Unaffordable Period Ever?  (08:00) How Does America Compare?  (12:23) Least Affordable Markets (15:09) Most Affordable (Growing!) Markets (24:35) Will Affordability Improve? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-262 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While short-term rentals are seeing slowing demand, mid-term rentals are taking off (and fast). Mid-term rentals, also called medium-term rentals or MTRs, are thirty-day or longer stays, usually for traveling professionals or those who need temporary housing while relocating. These rentals give you more rent than a regular long-term rental, less turnover than short-term rentals, and can be successful in even the most average of markets. Where are MTRs heading next? We brought on Jeff Hurst, CEO of the leading MTR listing website Furnished Finder, to share the data he’s seeing. Jeff believes MTRs are still years away from peaking in demand and supply. But maybe he’s a little biased as someone who works in the field. Even as an industry insider, Jeff brought some solid stats that show that MTR is far from falling off the investing map. He’s so bullish on this strategy that he believes MTR is now where Airbnb was in 2012. But what should you do to get in on MTR investing? Jeff shares the best MTR markets and signs for whether or not your city could be a great place to try it, plus the surprising property type that works best for this strategy (MUCH more affordable than short-term rentals) and how landlords and investors can find tenants WITHOUT going through pricey booking platforms. In This Episode We Cover The state of the mid-term rental market and why it’s looking much brighter than short-term rentals Mid-term rental investing explained, and who’s staying at these properties Why rural markets actually make terrific mid-term rental investing areas How to start investing in mid-term rentals WITHOUT owning a single property (rental arbitrage) How to find tenants for your mid-term rentals without paying high listing fees The (surprisingly) small property types that work best for mid-term rentals And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile How to Invest in Medium-Term Rentals Furnished Finder Stats Grab the MTR Book, “30-Day Stay” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:57) What Are Mid-Term Rentals? (06:21) Mid-Term Demand is Still Growing (09:58) Best Mid-Term Markets  (18:19) Are We Past the Peak? (20:26) Finding Tenants (23:59) Fewer Regulations? (30:03) Bullish on Mid-Term’s Future Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-261 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is experiencing a strange housing supply problem. On one hand, we don’t have enough housing supply nationally; on the other, we have too much housing supply in cities like Austin and Fort Myers, and as a result, these cities are seeing significant rent declines. Meanwhile, rents are still going strong in much of the Midwest, as their supply-constrained markets give landlords and real estate investors the upper hand. But, even in the “oversupplied” markets, is there a chance for rent price redemption in the future? We brought on BiggerPockets’ own Market Intelligence Analyst, Austin Wolff, to share his latest findings on housing supply. Austin talks about why rents are growing in some parts of the US but declining in more oversupplied markets. But with the slowing down of construction, will these oversupplied markets become undersupplied? Will landlords in these markets be happy they held onto their properties in a few years? Austin also shares the exact market he’s making his first real estate investment, which boasts high demand but has yet to see a significant supply bump for his asset class. Does higher supply always mean lower rents? Not quite, and we’ll get into why in this episode! In This Episode We Cover The state of our 2024 housing shortage problem and why we may be under and oversupplied Where rent prices are falling and the cities with the most supply coming online When demand could finally “catch up” to the high supply these markets are experiencing The correlation between supply and rent prices (and why they aren’t ALWAYS opposite) Long-term rent projections as building starts to slow and demand stays high And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Easily Identify Your Next Market to Invest In with BiggerPockets Market Finder Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Austin Check Out Austin’s Data-Driven Blog Posts Bureau of Labor Statistics Census Data CoStar Zillow Data Master the Simple Formulas Behind Every Great Real Estate Deal with “Real Estate by the Numbers” Jump to topic 00:00 Intro 04:49 Our 2024 Housing Supply Problem 08:22 Where Rents Are Falling 13:13 Demand Will “Catch Up” 17:31 What Happens When Supply Rises?  25:46 Long-Term Rent Projections Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-260 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**UPDATE: We recorded this episode on October 1st, as North Carolina was beginning to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and before Hurricane Milton had formed. We approached this episode as an exercise in economic analysis -- an in-depth market analysis should include a deeper assessment of environmental risk than we had time for in this discussion. And of course, no investment is more important than human lives and safety. If you’d like to contribute to ongoing recovery efforts, please consider doing so here. We talk a lot about the overall housing market, but what about the best states to invest in real estate? A state on the East Coast might see solid rents, booming business growth, and low inventory, while somewhere on the West Coast could be experiencing the opposite. At a state level, factors like economic strength, job growth, income tax, and others can greatly impact where Americans live and rent. So, which states would WE happily invest in now? Today, we’re sharing the four states we feel bullish about in 2024, specifically for economic growth. And when there’s economic growth, there’s usually excellent investing prospects. You may have thought about investing in a few of these states before, and one of them you may have forgotten was even a state (sorry to those residents), but all of them boast real estate investing potential that many other parts of the US lack. And, during a time when home prices are still high, some of these markets are seeing what could be a temporary decline, opening up the potential for you to go in and scoop up deals before their real estate markets begin to rebound. Which states are we most confident about? Stick around to find out! In This Episode We Cover Four states with booming economies and serious real estate investing opportunity The tiny state with below-average home prices and most of the Fortune 500 companies A southern state boasting serious potential as its real estate values try to recover  A “treasure hunting” housing market that may be overcorrecting a little too much Why more tech is moving into this East Coast state and pumping up its property market And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find Your Next Investing Market Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile On the Market Episode 251 - Would You Vote for Any of These Market-Changing Economic Policies? What’s the Best Strategy for Your Market? Find Out with “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 02:52 1. Delaware 11:38 2. Texas 17:13 What to Buy in Texas 20:05 3. Florida 22:21 Businesses Love the Sunshine State 27:12 4. North Carolina  35:30 Best State to Invest? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-259  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did immigrants help keep landlords afloat during this tough housing market? New data may be pointing to just that. Today, we’re discussing one rarely mentioned housing market factor—immigration and immigrant renters. We’re talking about documented AND undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, and what the effect of the massive influx in immigration has been on the renting market. John Burns from John Burns Research and Consulting, joined by VP of Demographics Eric Finnigan, is back on the show to discuss immigration, household formation, migration patterns, mortgage rates, and the effects each of these factors has on the housing market. With immigration exploding (we’re in one of the largest immigration years EVER), the next obvious question is: how is this affecting rents/available homes? John and Eric bring in new data to share how immigration may have “bailed out” landlords during the worst parts of the market. But that’s not all. We also touch on John Burns Research’s newest house-flipping survey and how flippers are surviving (thriving?) in today’s market. Why are builders becoming more bullish on the housing market? And could the recent mortgage rate cuts open the spigot of homebuyer demand in this already supply-constrained market? We’re digging into the data that answers these questions in today’s show. In This Episode We Cover The newest immigration and housing data pointing to some surprising conclusions for landlords Why immigrants crossing the southern border are NOT just settling in border towns How immigrants may have “bailed out” multifamily investors struggling to fill units New multifamily supply and why builders are becoming more bullish in today’s market Whether or not lower mortgage rates will lead to higher home prices  The state of house flipping in 2024 and whether flippers are still making money And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Dave's BiggerPockets Profile U.S. Immigration Crisis: What It Really Means for Housing Markets and Investors Get on the List for John Burns Research: jburns@jbrec.com Fix and Flip Survey Master the Real Estate Formulas Before You Buy with “Real Estate by the Numbers” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 02:11 Immigration is Exploding  04:59 Why “Households” Matter 06:40 Immigrants Boost Demand 08:50 Landlords Got “Bailed Out” 11:47 MORE Multifamily Development? 15:58 Mortgage Rate Cut Implications 23:37 Are Flippers Surviving?  29:06 Grab the Data! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-258 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mortgage rates are finally falling, and Redfin is predicting a “brighter” housing market. Who’s leading the charge in new homebuyers? Surprisingly, the generation nobody expected—Gen Z. How are they doing it, and why are their homeownership rates so much higher than Millennials and Gen Xers at the same age? We’re digging into it and sharing our forecasts of what the coming housing market will look like. But to understand where we’re headed, we have to peak inside the personal finances of Americans. In this episode, we’re breaking down the average American’s wallet, how much money they have, their credit card debt, and whether they’ll be able to weather the financial storm of rising costs coming at them. How can Americans cope with higher insurance, taxes, and home prices? Why is Redfin so optimistic about the 2025 spring homebuying market? And what are we seeing right now in our own markets in terms of buyer demand? Have lower mortgage rates finally crossed the threshold where Americans feel comfortable buying a house? We’ll touch on all of today’s latest headlines in this show! In This Episode We Cover How Gen Z became the leading young homeowner generation Lower rates, but still struggling affordability and the real solution to our housing problem Optimistic news from Redfin about the 2025 spring housing market and the big JUMP in mortgage applications The average American’s personal finances and whether they’ll be able to eat the cost of recent inflation The downfall of work-from-home and why more Americans may be moving (and buying houses) soon And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Gen Z Is Dominating Their Parents in Homeownership—According to New Report America’s home affordability crisis has a solution. Lower rates isn’t it Redfin ramping up, sees a brighter spring ahead The State of America’s Wallet  How Gen Z outpaces past generations in the homeownership race Grab Dave’s Newest Book, “Start with Strategy” Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-257 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are real estate syndications dead? Some multifamily syndicators are making capital calls and hiding information from investors who anxiously wait (and pray) for their money to be returned. A lot is going wrong, so should you pause investing in real estate syndications for now, or should you write them off entirely? Brian Burke, who saw it coming and sold almost everything before prices fell, is on today to give us his answer. Joining him is a fellow syndication investor and BiggerPockets CEO, Scott Trench, who’s had his fair share of syndication headaches over the past few years. We’re going back in time, talking about what exactly went wrong for multifamily syndications, why we saw a rise in untrustworthy/inexperienced syndicators entering the market, and why multifamily specifically is taking the majority of the headwinds. We’re also sharing the numbers on the almost unbelievable amount of multifamily investors who have short-term loans coming due, all at a time when interest rates are still high and values are close to (if not at) the bottom. We’ll even talk about our own failed deals and whether or not we’d continue investing in syndications. In This Episode We Cover Real estate syndications, general partners, and limited partners explained Why the multifamily real estate market is a “traffic collision” in 2024 Areas of the country with the highest/lowest risk for real estate syndications The astonishing amount of distressed investors with short-term loans coming due Our own failed investments and whether we’d still invest in syndications When multifamily real estate investments could finally rebound and become investable again And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave and Scott at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Scott's BiggerPockets Profile Multifamily Is at High Risk of Continuing Its Historic Crash in 2024—Here’s Why PassivePockets Brian's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Brian's Book, “The Hands-Off Investor” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro  01:38 Real Estate Syndications Explained 11:11 Things Have Changed  19:07 Multifamily is a “Traffic Collision” 24:29 WHERE to Invest 29:20 Underwater Syndications 38:23 Are Syndications Dead? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-256 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed’s recent rate cut signaled something clear about the US economy, but what are they trying to say? With a bolder rate cut than many of us expected, homebuyers, business owners, and real estate investors are seeing the light at the end of the high-rate tunnel, where borrowing money and buying houses could come at a lower cost. But with markets already anticipating a rate cut, did the recent cut even really matter? Today, Federal Reserve reporter from The New York Times, Jeanna Smialek, shares her thoughts on what the Fed move meant after studying them full-time for over a decade. Jeanna believes that the Fed feels confident, even if this recent rate cut was overdue. Inflation has seen a substantial dropoff, but on the other hand, unemployment is rising, and Americans are getting nervous. Did the Fed move fast enough? Jeanna also shares the future rate cuts we can expect from the Fed, with more potentially coming this year and a sizable series of cuts already lined up for 2025. How significant will the cuts be, and will they be enough to stop unemployment from getting out of control? How will rent prices and home prices move due to more rate cuts? We’re answering it all in this episode! In This Episode We Cover The Fed’s recent 0.50% rate cut explained and their forecast for 2025 rate cuts The signal the Fed is sending by making a bigger rate cut (and preparing for more to come) Why the Fed decided NOW was the time to finally cut rates (and whether it was too late) Inflation updates and good news for the slowing of growing prices Housing affordability and whether or not these rate cuts will help homebuyers/renters And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Federal Reserve Cuts Rates By 0.50%, a Bigger Cut Than Expected Read More from Jeanna Get Jeanna’s Book, Limitless: The Federal Reserve Takes on a New Age of Crisis Grab Dave’s Newest Book, “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 01:40 The Fed Makes a BIG Move 05:31 Why Now? 07:40 Effects of a 0.50% Rate Cut  12:16 Inflation Trends  15:07 Will Home and Rent Prices Rise?  22:42 2025 Rate Cuts 27:20 How the Fed Has Changed Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-255 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your real estate business could fail if you don’t do this right. We’ve seen it happen time and time again. A business finds success, starts growing at lightning speed to capture all the demand, and then burns out, leaving the business owner or investor (i.e., YOU) cleaning up the pieces of spectacular debris. Growing your business can be a HUGE mistake, but scaling it rarely is.  Today, we’re teaching you how to do just that—scaling your business to new heights so you can work less, your team (or future team) can accomplish more, and your wealth compounds in the background. And one person on the On the Market panel knows how to scale a business arguably better than anyone else—Kathy Fettke! Today, Kathy and her husband, Rich, are on to teach you how to start Scaling Smart (which is also the name of their new book!). Kathy and Rich touch on why once-giants like WeWork failed so fast, how overgrowing can kill everything you’ve worked for, how to start hiring (and who to hire first), and the “never enough” trap that can keep you working for years (or decades) longer than you should. Plus, they even coach Henry and James on their own scaling struggles! In This Episode We Cover Why “scaling” (NOT growing) your real estate business is the smartest way to build wealth  The thirteen questions that will stop you from growing too fast (and failing) Defining your “why” and the reason most investors burn out even after building wealth When to start hiring employees, and what tasks you should outsource to them Incentivizing employees to work hard for you while they build their own financial freedom Being a “humble leader” and realizing that you’re NOT the best person for every job And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Property Manager Finder See Dave, Kathy, and Rich at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Rich's BiggerPockets Profile The 3 Main Stages of Scaling Your Small Business Grab Rich and Kathy’s New Book “Scaling Smart” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 02:16 Why Big Companies Fail  08:00 How to NOT Overgrow 14:46 The “Never Enough” Trap  18:57 When to Start Hiring 26:04 Being a Humble Leader  26:53 Incentivizing Employees 38:19 Scale Smart and Live Your Life! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-254 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US economy isn’t doing as well as you think—it’s doing even better. While mainstream media outlets and grocery prices may make you feel that the US economy is struggling, the data points to something different. Inflation is getting under control, the Fed is about to lower rates, recession risks could be shrinking, and a long-term growth trend is emerging. The American economy is leading what Joe Brusuelas calls the “global recovery.” Named 2023 “Best Rate Forecaster” by Bloomberg, Joe has an unmatched view of the economy at a macro and microeconomic level. Today, we’re talking to Joe about the state of the US economy and why it’s outperforming global players like China. Joe shares the “secret sauce” that is helping the US take center stage in global economic growth, which could keep us on course to see continued economic success for years to come. But, with China’s economy showing cracks, the Middle East conflict getting more tense by the day, and the risk of recession still top of mind, what’s next for the US economy? Joe gives his economic outlook and shares the most significant risks the US economy could face, plus why he sees a BIG Fed rate cut coming in 2025.  In This Episode We Cover The state of the US economy and why we’re seeing such unmatched economic growth The “secret sauce” that makes the American economy particularly efficient China’s growing economic troubles and whether it could bleed into the US economy Fed rate cut predictions and why we may see a BIG drop in rates by this time next year Joe’s US economic forecast and the regions of the US real estate investors MUST watch Commercial real estate risks and whether we should still be worried about “the wall” of maturing debt And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market Podcast 196 - China Falters, Israel’s Oil Danger, and Russia’s Assets Used Against Them w/Joe Brusuelas Learn More from Joe Grab Dave’s Newest Book, “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 01:51 US Economy is Booming  06:52 Recession Risk? 08:43 China’s Economic Trap  13:31 Will This Hurt the US? 14:45 Middle East Oil Risks  17:42 US Economic Forecast  25:27 What Commercial Crash?  27:28 Fed Rate Cuts Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-253 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we finally at the end stages of this harsh housing market? With housing inventory increasing, mortgage rates steadily falling, and inflation cooling, we might be returning to a much healthier time to buy a house. But one of these improvements we’ve seen over the past year could begin reversing, and that’s creating some interesting future scenarios. One that even we’re surprised to hear as we bring on top housing market analyst Logan Mohtashami. Logan has referred to 2022-2023’s housing market as “savagely unhealthy,” but he’s a bit more optimistic now that we’re seeing relief. While we’re still not at 2019 inventory levels (which were already low), we’re slowly getting there. However, we could see the positive inventory trend start to reverse, leading to even more affordability problems for homebuyers. So what has to happen for affordability to see meaningful improvement? Today, Logan is giving us his take on housing inventory, where mortgage rates could be heading, and why we may NOT see a spike in home prices even if rates fall significantly (something most analysts are bullish on). In This Episode We Cover Logan’s housing market, mortgage rate, and inventory forecast Why our increasing housing inventory could reverse once rates start to fall The one thing holding affordability back and whether Logan has hopes of it improving Why watching the labor market and jobs numbers will help you predict mortgage rates Were we wrong about the “lower rates = higher home prices” premise? And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Learn More from Logan On The Market Podcast 86 - Here’s What Will Cause Mortgage Rates to Finally Fall w/Logan Mohtashami Know the Ins-and-Outs of Real Estate with “Real Estate by the Numbers" Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 02:05 The "Baby Pivot" Stage  05:46 The Home Sales Recession  08:49 Housing Inventory Update  15:30 Rates Will Decline MORE If... 19:59 Mortgage Rate Forecast 24:48 When Will Affordability Improve? 29:05 Biggest Takeaways Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-252 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter who wins your vote during the presidential debates, odds are, the housing market will still have its problems. We’ve got high building costs, low inventory, and slow bureaucratic procedures that stop homes from being built or renovated. So, what would WE do if we were in charge of the country’s economic policies, and how would we use them to make a better housing market? Welcome to the 2024 On the Market debates, where Dave, Henry, James, and Kathy duke it out over who has the best housing policy, economic plan, and…presidential slogan. We’re putting our plans out in the open for you to vote on. Dave is focusing on construction prices, Henry wants to “Make Housing Affordable Again,” Kathy is rallying to reduce government spending, and James wants to fast-track building and renovations so housing inventory can grow. Who has the best housing market policy, and are there any you’d personally want to see on the ballot come the next election? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts, or give your take over on our YouTube channel! In This Episode We Cover Four economic policies we’d put into place TODAY to save the housing market Tax breaks for investors and builders and why the government MUST incentivize affordable housing  Speeding up permitting times with a plan that could help those who can’t afford home repairs Why we NEED more Americans learning the trades before it’s too late Are prefab homes the future of affordable housing in America? Here’s why Dave thinks so And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile How the Financial Policies of Trump and Harris Could Impact Real Estate Investors Live Like Jett Foundation Grab Kathy’s New Book “Scaling Smart” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 03:57 Make Housing Affordable Again 12:31 Path of Progress 21:21 Scaling Smart  32:19 Construction is Too Expensive Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-251 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will the Trump and Harris economic plans affect your investing? One candidate is looking to increase affordable housing and give homebuyers a break on their first property. The other plans to keep taxes low so you can save more money. Both are concerned about inflation and rising costs, but will either of their plans correct the national budget deficit we constantly find ourselves in? We’re digging into the 2024 election economics on this BiggerNews episode with economist Joel Naroff. First, we’re discussing what happens economically during elections as Americans brace for a new president. Then, we dive into Harris’ economic plan and stance on inflation, cost of living, and affordable housing. She also has her eye on raising taxes for high-income earners, but will she bring things back to the pre-Trump era? Next, the Trump economic plan. Just like in his presidency, Trump plans to reduce taxes even more, which could help those on social security and those who make their income from tips. The question is, will this loss of tax revenue put too much of a dent in our government’s budget and push us further into a deficit? Could Trump’s pro-tariff stance help stimulate local manufacturing and increase tax revenue from imported goods? We’re answering it all on this BiggerNews! In This Episode We Cover Trump vs. Harris’ economic plans explained and how they may affect investors More affordable housing and Harris’ call to build millions of more housing units Trump’s plan to push foreign goods out of the US with higher import tariffs Rolling back Trump’s tax cuts and how Harris could increase taxes on corporations and high-earners Social security income and the benefit (but high cost) of lowering taxes on it How both of these plans could affect the national budget deficit  And So Much More! Links from the Show Stay Updated on Investing News with the BiggerPockets Blog Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Naroff Economics How the Financial Policies of Trump and Harris Could Impact Real Estate Investors Grab Dave’s Latest Book, “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Election Economics 03:42 Harris’ Plan  8:38 More Affordable Housing? 12:16 Higher Taxes?  15:10 Trump’s Plan 19:11 More Social Security Income? 21:47 Eliminating Taxes on Tips  24:22 National Budget Deficit Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-250 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One startup is aiming to end traditional real estate commissions for good. Jobs numbers get their most significant downgrade in over a decade, forcing the Fed to rethink its rate-cutting schedule. And if that wasn’t enough, home sales fell in a historically hot month of the housing market. But are the expert investors worried? In this headlines episode, we’re sharing the latest news affecting the housing market and what YOU can do now to still make money in real estate, no matter the headline hype. First, we’re talking about the latest home sales numbers. With a slow summer homebuying season, we may return to a “balanced” market where investors can thrive if they know what they’re doing. What could bring more demand to the market? Lower mortgage rates. And with the latest revision on job numbers, downgrading job growth significantly, the Fed may be forced to pivot and make bigger moves when cutting rates. Will it happen? Lastly, we’ll discuss the new state of real estate agent commissions. After the groundbreaking NAR lawsuit that put agent commissions in limbo, a new startup has set out to offer flat-fee real estate agent services in an à la carte fashion. Will paying just a few hundred dollars get you the level of agent experience you need to close better real estate deals? We’re discussing it all in this episode! In This Episode We Cover The new real estate startup that could put traditional agent commissions in jeopardy What investors should know as home sales drop and whether it's an opportunity Planning for mortgage rates to fall and how to build in more investing upside if they do The latest job numbers REVISION putting our economy in a different spot than we thought Whether or not the Fed will change course now that job numbers don’t look as strong And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See James, Kathy, and Henry at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile The NAR Will Eliminate 6% Commission Standards and Pay $418 Million in Damages After Settling Lawsuit Two Things The Latest Home Sales Numbers Say About The Real Estate Market  U.S. job growth revised down by the most since 2009  After winning a landmark case against real estate agents, this startup aims to replace them with a flat fee  Economic Confidence Up Slightly in August Pre-Order Kathy’s New Book “Scaling Smart” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Home Sales, Prices Drop 11:15 Planning for Rates to Fall  17:33 Job Numbers Get Revised   28:07 Agents Go Flat-Fee Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-249 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recession fears are increasing. The stock market has taken substantial hits, housing inventory is climbing, and bank account balances are starting to fall. So, with more economic turmoil, we have to ask: will the housing market crash? And if we get a housing market crash, how bad (or good) will it be for investors? Could we see a 2008-style selloff, or should we be more prepared for small dips worth taking advantage of? Today, we’re asking two top investors these questions, one of whom literally wrote the book on Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing. J Scott and James Dainard join us on today’s episode to discuss market crash predictions, scenarios, and opportunities for real estate investors. Both J and James experienced the 2008 housing market crash—an economic event almost impossible to forget. But is 2024 shaping up for a sharp decline like 2008, or will we simply see a slower real estate market like most people had expected when interest rates began to rise? If the market DOES crash, what should you look for to take advantage, and how do you ensure you don’t get caught biting off more than you can chew? J and James break down their game plans if prices fall and why buying now could set you up for wealth ten years from now, IF you can handle the “fear” of buying when others are running from real estate. In This Episode We Cover New housing market “crash” predictions and how low prices could go Why economic “fear” is rising now, and the recession indicators that are going off Rising housing inventory and why experienced investors expected this already The difference between the 2008 housing market crash and today What could cause a housing crash and how to know it’s time to buy The immense opportunities for investors that 99% of Americans will pass up And So Much More! Links from the Show Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave and James at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile J's BiggerPockets Profile Why Has the Housing Market Not Crashed in Over 15 Years? Grab J’s Book “Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (04:01) New Recession Fears (14:25) Is This Like 2008? (18:05) What Will Cause a Crash  (31:11) What to Do During a Crash  (36:56) Opportunity for Investors Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-248 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we in a recession? A lot of people certainly think so. After a surprisingly accurate recession indicator went off weeks ago, more and more Americans have begun to believe that we’re already facing an economic downturn. The problem? We rarely know we’re in a recession until we’re out of one. So, how can we be sure we’re in a recession and not just seeing a boomerang effect from the hot post-pandemic economy? For many Americans, it sure FEELS like a recession. Unemployment has gradually increased, the cost of living has risen significantly over the past few years, and men may be buying fewer pairs of underwear (that’s actually a recession indicator). So, if we are in a recession, what should real estate investors do now to prepare so they don’t get the rug pulled on them before it’s too late? Do you sit tight or start contemplating selling properties? Dave, Henry, and Kathy all share what they’d do in a recession, the not-so-obvious signs of a recession (or a recession in your specific industry), and whether or not they believe we’ll be in a recession over the next year. If the worst has yet to come, you’ll be able to spot the signs of a coming recession after this episode. In This Episode We Cover Whether or not we’re in a recession right now (and signs of one) The one recession indicator going off that’s pointing to an economic downturn Signs that we’re already in a recession and what we would do during one How to deleverage yourself from riskier properties if the economy starts to slow Whether or not a recession is still in the cards over the next year  Why it may be time to start saving once your husband/brother/nephew stops wearing new underwear And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market 238 - Recession “Yellow Flags” Emerge as Unemployment Metric Rises Get Your BPCon2024 Tickets!  59% of Americans wrongly think the U.S. is in a recession, report finds Grab the Book “Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 03:08 Is This Time Different?  04:26 Recession Indicators  09:21 What Does “Recession” Mean? 20:15 What to Do During a Recession  27:38 Are We in a Recession? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-247  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mortgage rates are falling, but the Fed hasn’t made any rate cuts yet. What’s the deal? We’re explaining it all in this August mortgage rate update with repeat guest and lender-friend of the show, Caeli Ridge. Caeli fills us in on today’s mortgage interest rates, why rates are moving without any federal funds rate cuts happening, what could cause rates to go even lower, and whether paying points on your mortgage makes sense in the current market. Good news for investors: interest rates are getting into the high sixes for some rental property loans, but lower rates aren’t always a good thing. With the economy slowing down and inflation (thankfully) seeing some significant progress, unemployment is rising, and better interest rates may come at the cost of a worse economy. But this isn’t a surprise, no matter how unfortunate it is for many workers in today’s market. We’re getting Caeli’s take on the Fed’s next moves, today’s mortgage rates, and what’s in store for future rates. This is crucial commentary from a lender working on loan products for investors in today’s exact interest rate environment, and hearing her may change your next investing move. Dave also gives his opinion on the mortgage rates we could expect to see next year and whether buying or refinancing even makes sense now. In This Episode We Cover August 2024 mortgage rate updates and where investor interest rates are right now Why mortgage rates have been falling WITHOUT the Fed lowering their rates Paying mortgage points and whether or not it’s worth it if rates are continuing to fall The BIG uptick in refinancing and purchasing activity since rates began to fall Where Dave thinks mortgage rates could be next year And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Caeli's BiggerPockets Profile With Mortgage Rates Falling, When Should Investors Refinance? Get Dave’s Mortgage Point Calculator Analyze Real Estate Like a Pro with “Real Estate by the Numbers” Jump to topic: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Mortgage Rate Update 04:43 Powell Talks, Rates Change  09:19 Bad News if Rates Fall  10:27 What Else Affects Rates 14:04 “Points Options” Improve  15:47 Advice for Investors  18:20 Dave’s Take on Future Rates Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-246 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamala Harris has a plan to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to buy a house, but it comes at the expense of institutional investors. Eviction filings surge throughout the Sunbelt states, EVEN as apartment rent prices fall across all bedroom counts. And could commercial real estate’s struggles lead to you paying even higher property taxes? We’re getting into it all in today’s headlines show! First, we’re talking about Kamala Harris’ new proposal to kick Wall Street out of the single-family homebuying arena, potentially opening up space for first-time homebuyers to finally break out of renting. The proposal sounds promising, but is it too late to actually impact today’s housing market when institutional investors take up such a small amount of the single-family supply? We’re giving our takes on the new proposal. Apartment rent prices fall across all bedroom counts for the first time in years. But, even with seemingly improving rent affordability, eviction filings have surged across the South. Even with the rent drops, are tenants simply unable to pay such high prices for everything, rent included, in 2024? Lastly, we’re talking about how the decline in commercial real estate and office space has led to cities increasing property taxes, and by no small amount. In This Episode We Cover Whether Kamala Harris’ anti-Wall Street ownership proposal could work for homebuyers Why apartment rent prices are falling, and whether or not this will continue Single-family rents and why we AREN’T noticing them fall too The real reason evictions have seen such a spike across the Sunbelt states Commercial real estate-caused property tax hikes happening in THESE cities And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Property Manager Finder See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile How the Financial Policies of Trump and Harris Could Impact Real Estate Investors Kamala Harris wants to stop Wall Street's homebuying spree  Asking Rents Fall Across All Bedroom Counts for First Time in 4 Years  Evictions Surge in Major Cities in the American Sunbelt How much do downtown real estate losses lead to property tax hikes? Grab Dave’s Newest Book, “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:45) Harris’ New Homebuying Proposal  (16:41) Rent Prices Fall  (25:40) Evictions Surge in Sunbelt States (36:13) CRE-Caused Property Tax Hikes Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and   https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-245 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New “broker fee” reform could help tenants save thousands of dollars when finding their next apartment or home to rent, but it could come at a significant cost to landlords. In big cities like Boston and New York, it’s not unusual for landlords to hire a broker to help bring in more potential tenants. The problem is that, unlike the rest of the United States, landlords in these cities DON’T have to pay the broker—the tenant does. But this isn’t some small fee. These broker fees range from eight to fifteen percent of the annual rent, and in pricey Boston or New York City, that could mean thousands of dollars in fees to move into a new place. We brought on StreetEasy Senior Economist Kenny Lee to explain why this antiquated system is still in place and whether or not the reform will go through and help renters. What are the economic implications for the rental market if these reforms are passed? Will this help renters, landlords, or both, and could it actually increase competition in already competitive markets by lowering the barrier to entry for finding a new rental? In This Episode We Cover Boston and NYC’s “broker fees” explained and why they’re so different from the rest of the US How the broker fee reform could change the rental market in big cities The cost of moving and how high broker fees restrict renters who are already struggling What broker fee reform could do to rental property demand in these big cities Broker fee negotiation and what the future looks like for landlords who have to pay these finder’s fees And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile New York City’s Real Estate Brokerages Could Be Destroyed By a New Law Connect with Kenny Grab Dave’s Newest Book, “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:22) Tenants Forced to Pay Fees (05:18) Why in NYC? (08:47) New Reform to Help Renters  (12:09) Will This Change the Rental Market? (15:16) Better for Everyone? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and   https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-244 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re currently in a home insurance crisis. Everyone (except for Henry, apparently) is feeling the sting of home insurance prices rising significantly year after year. Some investors have seen their homes’ insurance costs double or triple over a few years. This is making it harder not only to protect your property but also to keep your cash flow. What do you do, and can anyone save us from this home insurance crisis? Today, we’re discussing something too big to ignore: your home insurance bill. Premiums are rising fast across coastal states and are starting to creep inland. In this episode, we’re talking about why home insurance prices have gone up so much and so quickly, the state governments actively working to get premium prices down, and what investors MUST do now to limit the price hikes coming down the road. We’re also exploring state-offered insurance programs that help homeowners whose policies have been dropped. Can the government come in and fix our insurance premium problems before it’s too late, or will rising prices lead to home price corrections as affordability suffers? In This Episode We Cover 2024’s home insurance crisis and why premium prices are rising so fast The states with the highest risk of insurance price hikes and what’s causing them Government intervention and how some states are trying to limit rising prices Whether or not higher insurance prices will cause home prices to correct in at-risk areas What investors must do NOW to keep their insurance premiums reasonable Whether people will start fleeing states with the highest insurance costs and move to more affordable areas And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market 218 - These “Subtle Risks” Could Have Astronomical Impacts on Real Estate Expenses w/John Sheffield Learn How to Run the Numbers BEFORE You Buy with Dave’s Book “Real Estate by the Numbers” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:52) California Wildfires  (06:03) Where Insurance Isn't Exploding  (08:48) Why Insurance Prices are Rising  (10:38) State Regulations Limit Price Hikes (13:38) Check Your Policy NOW (19:07) Effects on Home Prices  (23:44) Should the Government Step In? (31:51) What Should Investors Do? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-243 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple of years ago, everyone was expecting an “Airbnbust,” where short-term rental investments would sit vacant, hosts would be forced to sell, and hotels would take the reigns as the leaders in hospitality. But that didn’t (exactly) happen. Instead, we got a slightly slower short-term rental market with fewer bookings, some more supply, and a slight dip in revenue for hosts. The short-term rental market is now reaching “equilibrium,” and demand is returning. So, what do hosts need to know now? Jamie Lane from AirDNA, the leading global short-term rental data and analytics company that tracks every listing on the market, is here to give us a mid-year update. Jamie talks about how the short-term rental market is returning to normal, why demand is starting to shoot back up all while prices are dropping, and the “cracks in the system” that could point to future short-term rental weakness. He points out the short-term rental markets with the most growth potential, the oversupplied ones seeing drops in demand, and why the European Airbnb scene, even with its regulations, is exploding. Plus, he’ll share the amenities and policy changes you can make NOW to get more bookings and what to look for BEFORE you buy in a new market. In This Episode We Cover A 2024 short-term rental market update (supply, demand, pricing, and threats) The short-term rentals seeing the least demand, and why this may be worrying for hosts “Fringe” markets that are performing even better than the traditionally popular markets Why hosts are seeing a drop in revenue and the markets with weak demand  International travelers returning and the minor tweaks you can make to get more bookings Jamie’s forecast for the rest of the year and why he predicts demand will rise this fall And So Much More! Links from the Show Get the Short-Term Rental Furnishing List Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See James and Kathy at BPCON2024 in Cancun! #Airbnbust One Year Later: Did the Short-Term Rental Industry Ever Collapse? James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Grab the Book, “Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:43) 2024 Short-Term Rental Update  (04:56) "Cracks" Start to Form  (07:24) Markets with Growing Demand  (11:07) Markets to Be Cautious Of  (15:52) International Travelers Return  (21:20) Must-Have Amenities/Policies  (24:10) 2024 Predictions  (25:59) How to Set Your Prices (28:25) Why Nightly Rates Are Falling  (29:55) Growing STR Markets  (32:19) Everyone's Going to Europe! (36:40) Best Opportunities for Investors Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-242  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are developers ditching California NOW? Is commercial real estate still struggling, and what’s up with all those empty office buildings all over town? Does it seem like everyone is overpaying for properties nowadays? It’s not just you; we’ve been seeing it, too, but there’s a reason why they’re doing it. Today, we’re touching on hot topics from the BiggerPockets Forums and giving our takes on what investors are seeing in today’s housing market. First, everyone has another reason to bag on California real estate as developers decide to move out of the state, thanks to rising construction costs, long permitting times, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. But in a state with such massive appreciation and high rents, is it really the right move to make? Next, we’re back to the commercial real estate crash, specifically, the office investing space crash, as more and more buildings sit vacant. There’s one way to solve this, and doing so could make you a LOT of money. Who’s got the guts (and the money) to make something out of all those empty offices? Finally, we’re discussing WHY investors commonly overpay for properties and how they may be making money EVEN when you think their offers are ridiculous. Do you have an investing question? Ask it on the BiggerPockets Forums!   In This Episode We Cover The developer departure from California and why builders are ditching the Golden State Changing regulations and how it’s getting harder to build rental units  Office space’s continued struggles and the one way investors can solve this problem Overpaying for properties and why investors commonly offer over the ARV (after repair value) How to audit your construction/renovation costs to know if you’re throwing away money on your rehabs And So Much More! Links from the Show Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE  Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile A New California Law Just Increased Regulations On Home Flippers Real Developers Leaving California What Does the Future Hold for the Office Market? So many value add buildings selling at higher total project cost then ARV Grab Henry’s New Book “Real Estate Deal Maker” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:14) Investors Quit on California  (10:11) CRE Continues to Suffer  (19:28) Overpaying for Properties? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-241 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past 999 episodes of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, we’ve heard stories from investors who have achieved financial freedom through rental property investing. However, when we started this podcast in 2013, it was a different time. The housing market had crashed just years earlier, prices were still recovering, and cash flow was abundant in many markets. But things have changed, and now we’re changing, too. Welcome to our 1,000th episode and your first look at the new BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast. We’re getting back to the basics, sharing investor strategies that work in today’s market and showcasing the data investors need to know now so they can reach financial freedom faster. Our first guest on this new wealth-building journey is Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets and rental property investor. Today, we ask Scott, “Is financial freedom still possible through real estate, and if so, how do investors achieve it in this housing market?” Scott shares what both beginner and experienced investors must do now to reach financial freedom, who should even be investing in the first place, and the best beginner investment EVERYONE listening to this should be taking full advantage of.  Ready to start building your path to financial freedom today? The BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is the best place to be!  We also want to thank David Greene and Rob Abasolo for their massive contributions—David Greene for nearly 7 years as a host and co-host of the podcast, and Rob Abasolo for many of the past 250 episodes. They did a fantastic job building on the foundations poured by our Founder, Josh Dorkin, and Brandon Turner and continued the work of changing millions of lives. While we had hoped that Rob and David would continue to stay on as hosts in this rotational capacity, we completely understand their desire to move on to their next adventures, and wish them success in those endeavors, knowing that they will continue to change many lives with their thought leadership. We wish them the best of luck in their next endeavors. In This Episode We Cover The new BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and what we’re changing starting today Whether you can still achieve financial freedom through real estate in 2024 The best beginner strategy to start building wealth, EVEN with little money Who should begin investing in real estate and whether you have what it takes The problem with “passive income” and why hands-on rentals beat it Investing in affordable markets and who should start with out-of-state investing How you can become a millionaire without having a huge rental portfolio And So Much More! Links from the Show Find Your Next Investing Market with BiggerPockets Market Finder Join BiggerPockets for FREE Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show! Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Dave and Scott at BPCON2024 in Cancun! BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 1 - Building a Successful House Flipping Business and Losing Millions with Marty Boardman Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Scott's BiggerPockets Profile How the “Middle-Class Trap” Stops Your Early Retirement  Lend to Live  Millions of Americans Should Keep Their Homes as Rentals, Not Sell. Here’s Why.  On the Market Podcast  Yes, I’m Afraid of a Real Estate Bubble—But I Continue to Invest Anyway. Here’s Why. Grab Scott’s Book, “Set for Life” Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-240 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is everyone ignoring this one severe housing market trend, what does a 2008 crash predictor think will happen in 2025, and why are homes starting to sit longer on the market, even with mortgage rates starting to fall? Are all the headlines pointing to housing market havoc or a return to normalization where homes aren’t flying off the market like they were just a few years ago? We’re getting into it all in this headlines episode as we touch on four of the top housing market stories from this week and give our opinions on whether they’re hype or not. First, a market-shifting trend has substantial side effects on the housing market. We’ve talked about this before, but many homebuyers are overlooking it. This trend could push people out of once-popular housing markets and into underrated areas that boast far more future-proofed benefits. What’s the trend we’re talking about? Tune in to find out! We’re also discussing the increase in average days on market (DOM), why homes are sitting for longer, and whether this is something to be concerned about. Think moving to Washington, Texas, or Florida will save you money due to no income taxes? Think again because there are some serious downsides to no-income-tax states most investors don’t think about. Finally, we’re analyzing a 2008 crash predictor’s 2025 forecast—could he be right again?  In This Episode We Cover The one housing market trend hiding in plain sight that could become a considerable issue soon A 2008 crash predictor’s take on the 2025 housing market and whether home prices will decline Why so many people are reversing on the “great reshuffling” and moving away from sunny states A sizable bump in homes sitting on the market and why it’s taking longer to sell The serious downsides of buying/investing in a no-income-tax state And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile BiggerPockets Real Estate 895 - BiggerNews: How Climate is Exploding Insurance, Building, and Investing Costs A market-shifting real-estate trend is hiding in plain sight  Nearly Two-Thirds of Home Listings Have Been Sitting on the Market Longer Than a Month As Buyers Grapple With High Costs  U.S. States With No Income Tax Aren’t as Affordable as You Might Think  Housing analyst who predicted the 2008 home price crash weighs in on the current market Grab Henry’s New Book, “Real Estate Deal Maker” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:01) A Market-Shifting Trend  (08:40) Average Days on Market Expand (18:12) Downsides of No Income Tax (27:53) 2008 Predictor’s New Forecast Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-239 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most reliable recession indicators, the “Sahm Rule,” just issued a “yellow flag” for the economy. Even now, with low unemployment, high spending, and overall economic growth, we aren’t protected from a recession or economic downturn. Will the US economy be able to dodge this recession, and will the Fed be fast enough to save us from falling into a state of high unemployment and meager economic growth? The Washington Post’s Heather Long joins us to share the latest data on the labor market, unemployment rate, Fed rate cuts, and why this particular recession indicator is going off now. First, we talk about why there is so much positivity in the job market and why most people won’t notice the cracks starting to form. With tech jobs getting slashed and government jobs growing, are we moving in the right direction? Heather also explains a strong recession indicator, the “Sahm Rule,” and why it’s throwing up a “yellow flag” warning even with the hot job market. Finally, we’ll touch on interest rates, whether the Fed will actually come through with a rate cut this year, and how fast future rate cuts could come after the first. In This Episode We Cover The unemployment-based recession indicator that’s throwing up “yellow flags” Which industries are hiring and which are firing in 2024 What the “unemployment rate” really means, and why most people get this wrong Immigration’s HUGE effect on unemployment and how it may be skewing the numbers The Fed’s tricky decision to make and whether rate cuts could help this situation And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market 168 - How to Prepare for a Recession in 2024 Real-time Sahm Rule Recession Indicator Read More from Heather Grab the Book, “Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:06) Good Time to Get a Job? (04:50) Unemployment Rate Explained  (07:59) Who's Losing Their Job? (10:21) Recession "Yellow Flags" Emerge  (16:56) Immigration's Huge Effect  (21:05) Spending Still Going Strong? (24:16) The Fed's Rate Cut Plans Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-238 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new nationwide rent control proposal could cap rent increases for any landlord with a certain amount of properties. But will it actually pass? How would landlords survive when rents can only marginally increase each year while expenses continue to see double-digit percentage price growth? We’re getting into this story and a few more hard-hitting housing market headlines on today’s episode! First, we’re talking about the new rent cap proposal coming straight from The White House. This could significantly affect anyone who owns a large real estate portfolio or plans to in the future. Is this proposal merely a grab for votes, or could it actually come to fruition? Next, great news for homebuyers, as mortgage rates fall once again, all while completed homes see a sizable boost. Is this a sign that a healthier housing market is to come? Why are international buyers fleeing the US housing market? Could this end up helping first-time homebuyers who have to fight off less competition? Finally, we talk about the twenty hottest housing markets that are seeing a BIG increase in home viewership. If you own a home in one of these markets, it might be time to consider selling. In This Episode We Cover The newest rent cap proposal that could stop landlords from raising rents higher than five percent each year Mortgage rates drop again, but are more rate cuts coming this year? Increased housing inventory and signs of a healthier housing market forming Why international homebuyers have had a significant pullback from the US housing market The hottest markets in America and whether homeowners here should consider selling And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Biden Proposes Rent Increase Limits, With Penalties for Landlords Who Don’t Listen White House Plan to Limit Rent Increases Nationwide Reignites Debate  Housing Market Gets Back-to-Back Good News  Here's why international buyers are pulling way back from the U.S. housing market  If You Live in One of These 20 Housing Markets, Consider Selling While It’s Still Hot Grab Henry’s Newest Book, “Real Estate Deal Maker” Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-237 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past four years, everyone, and we mean everyone, has been doing some form of home improvement. All your friends are redoing their kitchens, your spouse keeps asking when you can renovate the bathrooms, and your best friend just built their dream home office with—don’t get too excited—recessed lighting. This was the home renovation boom of the decade, and now, we could be at the tail end of it. With home improvement spending starting to dip, interest rates keeping homeowners from big projects, and labor costs still sky-high, what happens when enough demand leaves the market? Do material prices fall as manufacturers try to lure homeowners back in? Will labor costs soften with contractors waiting for work? We brought on The Wall Street Journal’s Ryan Dezember to get some answers. In today’s show, we discuss the boom and bust of lumber prices, why home renovations are starting to stall, what impact this could have on materials, and whether or not the home improvement spree will pick back up as new construction starts decline. If you’re planning a home renovation, you'll want to hear this episode before you begin. In This Episode We Cover An update on the home renovation industry and why demand is shrinking  Labor costs and the factory-building boom that’s taking away all the contractors The surprisingly old age of most American homes and why so many renovations happened High interest rates and their effects on home improvement project spending Whether or not we’re already in the home renovation “slowdown” and what could happen next  And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find Investor-Friendly Lenders See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile BiggerPockets Real Estate 514 - How Small Landlords Can Beat the Hedge Funds This Could Be the Year the Home-Improvement Boom Fizzles Out. Here's Why. Deck Maker’s $450 Million Bet on America’s Renovation Boom Grab “The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:36) The Home Renovation Boom (06:58) The Labor Shortage Explained  (10:51) Which Costs Are Rising the Most? (14:44) High Rates Curb Demand  (20:20) More Supply, Lower Prices?  (25:59) Home Renovation Predictions  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-236 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airbnb bans escalate, a “tsunami” could be coming for this real estate niche, and “sinking” cities lead to skyrocketing insurance prices. The housing market changes every week, so we’re here to break down the headlines and sift through the hype so you know what could impact YOU. Dave Meyer and the entire On the Market panel are here to discuss four of the top real estate-related news stories from this week. First, we discuss the commercial real estate credit crunch that could cause a “tsunami” in the office investing space. Next, one major European city will ban Airbnb by 2028 in an effort to give locals a better chance at buying their first home. Will it work, or is it just a move to get more votes? With the dust of the NAR settlement settling, homebuyers could face thousands in fees to work with an agent, but will this stop homebuying? Before we go over our last headline, make sure you’re standing on solid ground because “sinking” cities are becoming the new norm. Is your home slowly sliding off a cliff? If so, your insurance costs could be rising even higher. We’ll get into this story and the rest of the relevant real estate news on this episode! In This Episode We Cover A world without Airbnb and whether the newest ban could actually help homebuyers Another “tsunami” coming for real estate and whether there’s truth behind the hype Private equity’s new plan to gobble up even more real estate as one niche suffers More fees for homebuyers as agent commissions change, but will this have to be paid out of pocket? “Sinking” cities causing rising insurance costs and sliding home values And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Dave, Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market 201 - Breaking: NAR Settles for $418M, Buying and Selling Homes Could Change Forever The commercial real estate credit crunch: ‘There’s a tsunami coming’  What does a world without Airbnb look like?  First-Time Homebuyers Could Face Thousands in New Costs Following NAR Settlement  U.S. cities are sinking. Here’s what that means for homeowners Grab Dave’s Newest Book, “Start with Strategy” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:47) A “Tsunami” Coming? (12:47) The Airbnb Bans Begin  (21:22) New Fees for Homebuyers?  (28:20) Cities Are Sinking Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-235 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We might have just found the most under-the-radar real estate market of 2024. It’s got jobs, appreciation potential, and affordable homes, and it’s growing…fast! The best part? We’re not sure anyone has ever talked about this specific market, so we’re going to be the first. But you had better be fast; most investors might start looking up homes for sale in this market after this episode! Which market are we talking about, and why are we so excited? We’ll share all the details in today’s show! We’ve asked the entire On the Market panel to each bring “under-the-radar” real estate markets to share on today’s show. Many of these markets are small(er) towns but boast some HUGE investing benefits you won’t find in big cities or the already-hyped areas. From Midwest cash flow to Southern healthcare hotspots and one town that our panel gets VERY excited about, any of these markets could help you build wealth WITHOUT having to fight off competition from other buyers. If you’re still looking for an investing market, check out our new tool, Market Finder! Dave and his team designed this tool to help you easily identify your next market to invest in! Once you’ve found a market, check out properties with our Deal Finder tool! In This Episode We Cover Four of our favorite “under-the-radar” real estate markets nobody is talking about The TINY town that could see massive growth as one huge employer makes big moves The cash-flowing Midwest city with rock-bottom unemployment and strong rent growth AND appreciation The small town in Texas that Kathy personally picked for her new build-to-rent investments Why medium-term rentals and assisted living facilities could see BIG returns in this healthcare hotspot  And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Find Your Next Investing Market with BiggerPockets Market Finder Get Your Next Deal Faster with BiggerPockets Deal Finder Join BiggerPockets for FREE Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area See Dave, Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile 8 “Under the Radar” Housing Markets With Low Prices and High Cash Flow Buy Henry’s Newest Book, “Real Estate Deal Maker” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (03:03) 1. Underrated Midwest Market  (09:33) 2. Small Town Texas Investing  (18:50) 3. Southern Healthcare Hotspot  (27:47) 4. Best Market Ever? (36:22) Our Favorite Markets Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-234   Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Dave, Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCon2024 in Cancún, Mexico! Grab your ticket here! The housing market is “stuck” and may stay that way for the next two years. With low inventory, high mortgage rates, stunted demand, and high rents, it seems like there’s nowhere to go. If you’re a homeowner, this could mean good news, as price stability keeps your property value high. But, if you’re looking to buy a home or work in a real estate-related industry, this isn’t what you want to hear. What happens after 2026, and what changes will come to the housing market over the next two years? We’re breaking it all down in today’s headlines show! First, we’re discussing why economists think the housing market will remain “stuck” until 2026 and what happens to housing prices along the way. Next, if you’re looking for deals, you’re in luck! We’re showcasing some of the “coldest” markets in the US that are seeing prices start to fall already. Is your home insurance bill killing your cash flow? We’re diving into a recent survey on the insurance “shock” hitting landlords and what investors MUST do now to account for rising prices. Speaking of rising prices, are rent prices crossing the affordability threshold for most renters? We’re getting into it all in this episode! In This Episode We Cover Why the housing market may stay “stuck” until 2026, and what happens after Home price appreciation predictions and whether we’ll continue to see values increase The “cold” real estate markets seeing price cuts and stagnant listings How new and experienced investors can prepare for the insurance “shocks” that keep coming Affordability updates and why rent prices may be peaking as tenants struggle to afford housing And So Much More! Links from the Show Grab Your Tickets to BPCon2024 in Cancún, Mexico Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Start Investing with Dave’s Newest Book, "Start with Strategy" Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile On The Market 218 - These “Subtle Risks” Could Have Astronomical Impacts on Real Estate Expenses w/John Sheffield The housing market is ‘stuck’ until at least 2026, Bank of America warns  Want To Snag a Real Estate Deal? These 20 ‘Cold’ Markets May Be a Buyer’s Best Shot at a Bargain  The home insurance shock hitting the housing market has landlords concerned, too Renters Must Earn $66,120 to Afford the Typical U.S. Apartment. The Typical Renter Makes $11,000 Less Than That. Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (03:51) Housing Market “Stuck” Until 2026 (13:59) Markets Seeing Price Cuts (19:49) Insurance “Shock” Hits Landlords  (25:41) The Rent is Too High! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-233  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mortgage industry has just been through one of its biggest booms and busts, but some tech-first, cost-saving innovations could improve things for borrowers after this current cycle. During the low-interest rate environment, transactions were at record highs as borrowers rushed to refinance or buy homes at rock-bottom rates. But, once interest rates shot up, the volume stopped, and those in the mortgage industry saw their incomes plummet. Many had to raise prices to keep the lights on, making originating a mortgage even more expensive for borrowers. But things are changing—for the better. Faith Schwartz from Housing Finance Strategies is here to unveil some of the groundbreaking changes the mortgage industry is making and how it could make getting a mortgage more accessible and cheaper for first-time homebuyers and investors. Faith even shares some new loan products we didn’t know about, from mortgages that help low-money-down borrowers to products that allow access to equity without refinancing or using a HELOC (home equity line of credit). With mortgage origination costs around a whopping $13,000, Faith walks through the new technology that could dramatically reduce this high price for borrowers and lenders. Plus, an AI and high-tech push from the government could completely flip this often archaic system. If you invest in real estate, want to invest, or work in a real estate-related service, this will seriously impact you! In This Episode We Cover Tech-first solutions that could make originating mortgages cheaper and faster The massive boom and subsequent bust that led to today’s struggling mortgage industry  Why originating a loan is SO expensive, and the fees that could be eliminated in the future How the Federal government is creating new policies that help struggling buyers New loan products that can assist first-time homebuyers and those with untapped home equity And So Much More! Links from the Show Find a Lender Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Start Investing with Dave’s Newest Book, "Start with Strategy" See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram On The Market 220 - Top Lenders Share “Good News” for Mortgage Rates + Trending Investor Loans Connect with Faith on LinkedIn Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:39) The "Perfect Storm" Mortgage Industry  (06:45) Mortgage Businesses Going Under? (08:55) The True Cost of a Loan (12:49) Government-Fueled Innovation  (17:33) Saving Homeowners During the Pandemic  (23:04) Tech-First Mortgages Are Coming (25:54) New Loan Products to Know About Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-232  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zillow’s latest housing market forecast shows a decline in home prices over the next year after a very slow spring homebuying season. While spring is traditionally the hottest time of the housing market, with more sellers and buyers hitting the market at once, this year was stunted significantly. Will this trend continue as housing inventory remains at rock-bottom levels, or are things gradually improving, with a return to normalcy in sight? We’ve got Dr. Skylar Olsen, Chief Economist at Zillow, on to share the latest forecast and which markets could be in trouble. With mortgage rates still hovering around seven percent, homebuyers and sellers are stuck. Sellers don’t want to trade into a more expensive mortgage payment, and buyers can’t afford today’s median home price. As a result, some under-the-radar, affordable real estate markets are seeing home and rent prices increase, while some traditionally hot markets are already seeing price corrections. Where will the next correction hit, and which markets will have the most opportunity for real estate investors? Skylar explains it all, plus why Zillow updated their recent home price forecast to show a DROP in home values over the next year. In This Episode We Cover Zillow’s updated housing market forecast and why they’re predicting prices to drop The spring homebuying season’s “extra slowdown” and why buying/selling is so stunted Skylar’s 2025 housing market and mortgage rate predictions What happens when mortgage rates get cut, and whether this could fire up the housing market again The real estate markets seeing the most price corrections, plus hot markets Zillow is keeping an eye on Markets with the strongest rent growth (for single-family AND multifamily investors) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find a Lender Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Episode Show Notes Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Start Investing with Dave’s Newest Book, "Start with Strategy" See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Property Manager Finder BiggerPockets Real Estate 959 - BiggerNews: 2024 Housing Market Update and Why Prices Are Still Rising Access Zillow’s Free Housing Data Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:41) Homebuying Sees “Extra Slowdown” (06:56) Homes Sitting Longer  (08:39) More Inventory On the Way? (13:42) Zillow Updates Forecast  (18:17) Markets Seeing Price Corrections  (21:35) Hot Markets  (23:00) Where Rents Are Growing  (27:10) Investors, Watch THIS (29:53) 2025 Predictions  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-231 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Super cities” are seeing a massive comeback in demand—one that most investors thought was impossible. With work-from-home being scaled back by many major companies, returning to downtown is a no-brainer for high-paid employees. With more amenities than the suburbs, younger workers are being enticed back into the office. And who’s winning with all this boomeranging demand? You guessed it—office investors. We brought CBRE’s Richard Barkham back to give us the latest update on how cities and office investors are faring. Office investing has been heavily criticized over the past few years as vacancies exploded and tenant turnover became increasingly common. Office space was an easy target as remote work became the new norm. However, trends change, and Richard sees a massive investing opportunity in certain office space sectors. But which cities are worth investing in and around? What type of office investments are faring the best? And will we continue to see downtown demand rebound? We’ll get into it all in this episode of On the Market. Plus, stick around to hear Richard’s predictions on interest rate cuts, whether or not we’ll achieve a “soft landing,” and what investors must be looking at NOW to make significant gains over the next few years. In This Episode We Cover The cities seeing the biggest influx in demand and why Americans are moving back to downtown Why the “doom loop” scenario never came true, even though so many forecasters predicted it The one type of office investing that could see a massive surge in demand over the next two years Richard’s “number one investment strategy” of 2024-2025 that investors MUST look into How residential real estate investors can take advantage of the rising demand for downtown housing And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Property Manager Finder Hear Our Past Episodes with Richard: On the Market 141 - The “Doom Loop” That Could Crash Commercial Real Estate On the Market 179 - A “Year of Opportunity” to Come for Multifamily, Says CBRE’s Richard Barkham Read CBRE’s Latest Reports: Analysis of US Prime Office Buildings Shaping Tomorrow’s Cities Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:24) Cities See Returning Demand  (05:41) The "Doom Loop" Scenario  (07:16) Offices Are Filling Up Fast (11:24) #1 Investment Nobody is Thinking About (15:37) Investing In and Around Cities  (22:31) Rate Cuts and Economic Predictions  (26:06) Investors MUST Do This Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-230 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When will housing prices drop? Will real estate prices go down, or are we stuck with ever-worsening affordability as home prices continue to rise? What’s the solution to affordable housing, and why can’t investors just build smaller, more affordable homes? Our panel of expert investors gets asked these questions all day, so in this episode, we’re taking the above questions and some others from the BiggerPockets Forums and throwing them at our seasoned investors to get their takes. First, we ask, “What would have to happen for home prices to drop?” Investor or first-time homebuyer, you’ve probably asked yourself this question. We’ll give an in-depth scenario of the exact supply and demand factors that could cause prices to finally fall. Next, how to create affordable housing and why investors might be the answer. With high home prices, is it better to buy and hold or flip houses in today’s market? Plus, the experts share exactly WHICH markets they see the most potential in today. Finally, you’ll get the pro flipper’s tips for comping properties in a market with barely any home sales. Do you have a question to ask the experts? Post it in the BiggerPockets Forums, and we may answer it on a future show!  In This Episode We Cover What would cause home prices to fall and affordability to improve (and if it’s likely) The investor-friendly solution for affordable housing that could help you build wealth while providing much-needed housing Flipping vs. renting and what will make you the most money in today’s market The rarely talked about real estate markets with immense potential that we’d invest in today How to comp (compare) properties when the market is changing and there are limited home sales And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Property Manager Finder See Henry, James, and Kathy at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:43) Could Home Prices Fall? (07:43) How to Create Affordable Housing (16:50) Best Time to Flip Houses? (22:24) Where We’d Invest Today (31:51) James’ Rules for Comping  (34:02) Ask Your Question Here! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-229 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Downward pressure on rent prices is causing a “cascade” effect across all unit types. Whether you live in a luxury apartment or budget-friendly multifamily building on a busy street, you’ve probably seen asking rents lowering around you with apartment concession offers in many leasing offices. With multifamily supply hitting “peak completions,” apartment operators have had to tackle rising vacancy rates by lowering rents. But this trend could be reversing soon, just as things were getting more affordable for renters. Jay Parsons, rental housing economist, spends much of his day searching through rental data to find trends pointing to what could happen next. We’ve brought him on to understand why rents are dropping, where they could be heading, and what happens now that multifamily construction is starting to pause. Jay speaks on the rebounding rental demand that’s starting to show, why our “oversupply” of multifamily could quickly become a shortage, which apartment classes are seeing significant rent price discounts, and whether or not these problems could spill over into the single-family rental market. Plus, Jay gives his outlook for the next few years on whether or not rent growth will reaccelerate as multifamily construction starts fall significantly. In This Episode We Cover A rental demand update and why rent prices are getting more affordable What’s causing the recent demand rebound in the multifamily rental market? Why our multifamily “oversupply” could quickly vanish and create a new problem Growing demand for single-family rentals and why these investors may be in a better position When rent growth could reaccelerate and supply could shrink once again One growing risk multifamily investors must be aware of when choosing a market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile  Dave's Instagram Property Manager Finder See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Rent Prices Are “Guaranteed” to Increase Over the Next Two Years—Here’s Why Connect with Jay: Follow Jay on LinkedIn Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:38) Rental Demand Rebounding?  (05:03) We're at "Peak Completions"  (07:52) What's Being Built? (12:14) Rent Cuts For All (18:09) Single-Family Rental Supply Shrinks  (21:04) Wage Growth Outpaces Rents (23:12) Is It Better to Rent? (26:19) Supply and Rent Predictions  (30:33) Big Regulatory Risks Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-228 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will we finally get the rate cuts the Fed hinted at earlier this year? Has the job and housing market taken a big enough hit for us to still be concerned about inflation? And how are more Americans going mortgage-free during such economic uncertainty? The housing market is changing fast, but we’re here to break down all the latest data from recent headlines as we touch on inflation, rate cuts, housing market competition, foreclosure activity, and more! We know what you want to hear about—rate cuts. We’ll touch on the latest Fed update in our first headline, as the chance of a 2024 rate cut increases with last week’s promising inflation data release. This is good news for homebuyers but may make getting a job (or keeping one) challenging. What do we mean? We’ll explain it all at the start of the show. Next, housing competition begins to drop as inventory increases and homes sit on the market longer. Will this lead to a decrease in home prices over the next year? One top listing site believes so. With all this worry about mortgage rates, many Americans are going in the opposite direction as mortgage-free homeownership steadily increases. This could have long-lasting effects on housing inventory, but when will it hit? Finally, we touch on the increase in foreclosure activity and whether or not it’s a sign of a shaky housing market to come! In This Episode We Cover The Fed’s new rate cut prediction and how big the cut could be in 2024 Inflation rate updates and why financial markets celebrated last week How a spike in new listings could lead to lower competition and on-market houses sitting longer The steady increase in mortgage-free homeownership and what happens when these houses get inherited Why foreclosure activity is starting to rise, but it may not mean what you think And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile  Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Property Manager Finder See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Headlines from Today’s Show: Rate Cuts Housing Competition Mortgage-Free Homeowners Foreclosures   Book Mentioned in the Show: Real Estate Deal Maker by Henry Washington Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:11) Fed Gives New Rate Prediction  (08:41) Housing Competition Cools Off  (22:07) Homeowners Go Mortgage-Free  (31:06) Foreclosure Activity Increases  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-227 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multifamily sales are at the lowest point in the past four years. We haven’t seen transaction levels this low since the start of the pandemic and after the last housing crash. But, for buyers, this could point to some tremendous opportunities. With fewer sales could come higher cap rates, lower prices, and more profit per dollar spent on your next multifamily deal. The question is, how low will prices go, and when WILL be the right time to buy? Xander Snyder, Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist at First American, joins the show to give us the latest update on multifamily sales, prices, cap rates, and even a prediction for 2025. Xander strongly argues that multifamily price declines could be far from over. With buyers patiently waiting for sellers to drop their prices and the cost of capital still so high, motivated sellers must act quickly to get a buyer, which could mean more price cuts. We’ll also discuss why cap rates are expanding and how they’ve already jumped fifty percent in some markets. Plus, what could happen to rents as the “oversupply” of multifamily investments hits the market? An even better question is what happens when all that supply gets used up? We’re answering it all in this episode. In This Episode We Cover 2024 multifamily transaction volume updates and why sales are so low Cap rate expansion and why this is great news for buyers (but NOT for sellers) Why multifamily price drops aren’t even close to finished Rent price growth predictions and why multifamily investors shouldn’t be too sure that they can increase rents How our multifamily “oversupply” could quickly become an undersupply  What to expect from the multifamily market in 2024 and into 2025 (significant changes!) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile  Dave's Instagram Property Manager Finder See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! Multifamily Is Likely To Start Recovering in 2024—Here’s Why Follow Xander on X Why Apartment Rents are Poised to Decline in Former Pandemic Hot Spots (Graph) Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:03) Multifamily Transactions at Rock-Bottom (04:34) Why Volume is So Low (06:29) Buyers Are Waiting for This (08:38) Cap Rates Expand  (13:53) Investors Will Have to Wait (14:57) Will Prices Keep Declining?  (17:38) Multifamily Rent Forecast (19:36) The "Oversupply" Could Flip (23:26) 2025 Predictions  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-226 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zero-down mortgages are back. That’s right. You can now get into a home with (potentially) zero dollars out-of-pocket. But wait…this is starting to sound a bit like 2008. Remember the fully-funded mortgages that didn’t require income verification? Are we back to the days of NINJA loans as homebuyers struggle with affordability, forcing them to take on zero-down loans? Not quite. We’ll explain why on this headlines show! This time, we’re talking about the new zero-down mortgage loan. But that’s not all. One crucial housing metric has exploded, and if you sell, BRRRR, or flip houses, this is one metric you MUST pay attention to. Remember back in 2021 when lumber prices were so high that you needed to take out a personal loan to buy a toothpick? The mahogany tables have turned as we bring some good news for new construction investors and home renovators. Lastly, we look overseas at the international housing markets that are seeing the biggest price drops and increases. We also share where we would invest abroad and whether or not we think these markets beat the good ol’ USA. Stick around for your latest housing market update on this headlines show!  In This Episode We Cover New zero-down mortgage loans and whether they’ll lead to risky home purchases What you must know (and do) if you’re going to buy a home with low money down The one home price metric you should pay attention to when flipping, rehabbing, or buying new construction Good news for new builds and why lumber has finally returned to pre-pandemic price levels The international housing markets seeing the biggest price drops, and whether we’d buy there or not And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile  Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram  Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Property Manager Finder See Dave at BPCON2024 in Cancun! No Money Down Loans: How Do They REALLY Work? Zero-down mortgages are making a comeback A key home price metric has skyrocketed since 2019 Federal Reserve rate stagnation impacts wood products markets 3 International Locations Where Housing Prices Are Plummeting Post-Pandemic Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:22) 0% Down Mortgages Return  (14:13) Crucial Housing Metric JUMPS (20:41) Lumber Prices Stabilize  (26:51) International Home Prices Drop  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-225  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wholesaling real estate may be banned nationwide within a few short years. After a new law was passed in South Carolina prohibiting the practice, other states started to follow their lead, making their own laws that limit or completely restrict wholesaling real estate. Why is this happening now, and if a nationwide wholesaling ban does get passed, are there loopholes for wholesalers to still make money assigning properties? South Carolina real estate attorney Gary Pickren is on the show to explain. Gary is no stranger to wholesaling. He’s quick to tell you how crucial wholesaling has been to his business’s growth. But Gary isn’t trying to dance around the new laws and pretend that everything will be alright for real estate wholesalers. In fact, Gary believes that this new South Carolina law could change real estate wholesaling forever, and it may even be for the best. We’ll describe the new South Carolina law and the legal verbiage that spells out the wholesaling ban. Gary even gives a completely legal way of getting around the new wholesaling law, but the rules MUST be followed. If you’re a wholesaler anywhere in the United States, this law directly affects you and your livelihood. Not staying up-to-date on this could, at best, cost you money or, at worst, land you behind bars. In This Episode We Cover Wholesaling explained and why the practice is currently in jeopardy The newest South Carolina wholesaling law and its monumental effects on the industry Wholesaling “assignments” defined and the risk of marketing a property in the wrong way Whether or not this new law could lead to a nationwide ban on wholesaling  Gary’s savvy way to get around this wholesaling ban through this one type of “contract” Whether or not this new law applies to commercial real estate wholesaling as well And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram  Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Property Manager Finder A New South Carolina Law Would Severely Crack Down on Wholesaling Wholesale Real Estate – What Is It & How to Get Started For Beginners Is Wholesaling Legal? It’s Complicated Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:38) What is Wholesaling?  (05:33) Working Against Realtors? (07:59) How Everything Changed  (13:52) The Real Problem with Wholesaling (16:27) The End of Wholesaling  (20:33) Tricky Legal Language  (28:01) A Nationwide Wholesaling Ban? (34:47) What About Commercial Real Estate? Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-224  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House flipping vs. renting vs. build-to-rent: which real estate investing strategies could make you the MOST money in the second half of 2024? At the beginning of the year, many investors believed that interest rates would be coming down, housing inventory would finally return to the market, and inflation had been defeated. But that didn’t turn out to be the case. In this ever-changing housing market, what should investors like you do to make the most money possible with the fewest risks? We asked three of our expert panelists to give their take! So today, we’re having a friendly real estate investing strategy smackdown to pit house flipping against buy-and-hold against build-to-rent homes. Each strategy has BIG benefits but also comes with some serious risks rookie and expert investors should be looking out for. Plus, these investing strategies are NOT for everyone. We’ll discuss who should (and definitely shouldn’t) invest using each method. 2024 is not an easy real estate market, but our expert investors lay out the exact risks to avoid, how to get around them, and the best ways to build serious wealth while most Americans sit on the sidelines. We’ll talk about the enormous gains you can make even with high interest rates, what James calls the best way to find financial freedom, how to invest EVEN if you have very little time, and the one type of rental property with WAY lower insurance and repair costs.  In This Episode We Cover The three best real estate investing strategies of 2024 and which methods we’re using TODAY Buy-and-hold real estate and the CRUCIAL skill that will help you build a real estate portfolio faster  The costs that can kill your house flipping business, but the massive gains you can make EVEN in 2024 Build-to-rent investments and why this may be one of the easiest ways to invest in real estate Don’t have experience or money? How to form partnerships that’ll grow your wealth even if you’re a beginner  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram  Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Property Manager Finder How to Build Wealth With Rental Properties Through Buy & Hold Investing Flipping Houses: How to Get Started and Everything You Should Know Investors Are Putting Their Money in Build-to-Rent Homes at a Record Rate—What’s Causing the Frenzy? Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:18) Buy (Renovate) and Hold (08:32) Who Should Buy and Hold? (10:05) Biggest Risks  (12:04) Flipping Houses  (17:41) Who Should Flip? (20:01) Biggest Risks  (22:57) New Construction  (31:34) Biggest Risks  (34:36) Best 2024 Investing Strategy  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-223 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millennials can’t afford homes, but somehow, their younger siblings, Gen Z, can. Even with over a decade more work experience than Gen Z, Millennials still feel priced out of the housing market. So how can the younger generation, only twenty-seven years at the oldest, already be on track to beat Millennials in the homebuying race, all while mortgage rates and prices are high, inventory is low, and inflation is eating away at Americans’ disposable income? We’ve got Redfin’s Chen Zhao back on the show to explain. Today, we’re trying to answer one question: Who is buying all the houses? With younger generations struggling to buy and more Baby Boomers aging in place, real estate investors want to know their competition and who they may be selling their homes to. In this episode, Chen breaks down the data behind age trends in homebuying, plus shares why Millennials fell behind past generations. But that’s not all. We’re getting into the changing landscape of the “buy vs. rent” debate and whether more renters now will mean fewer homebuyers in the future. Plus, with an aging Baby Boomer generation, will we finally see the “Silver Tsunami” of housing inventory hit the market as boomers “age in place,” especially with their large share of family-sized houses? Could our housing supply problems reverse if a sizable amount of inventory hits the market? We’re answering it all coming up! In This Episode We Cover Why Millennials can’t afford houses, and the reason so many still don’t own homes How Gen Z is already on track to get ahead of Millennials even with today’s economic turbulence Buying vs. renting a home and the “mismatch” between what renters want and what landlords supply A potential reversal of our massive housing shortage and when this could happen Whether or not the “Silver Tsunami” will hit the housing market as boomers get older How the increase of “aging in place” will affect home inventory as Gen Z/Millennials try to buy And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Property Manager Finder On the Market 151 - The Math Behind Mortgage Rates and Why They’re Staying Put Real Estate Podcast 867 - Zillow and Redfin Top Economists Give Their 2024 Housing Market Predictions Why Are Millennials So Behind in Homeownership?   Connect with Chen: Chen’s LinkedIn Redfin News Redfin’s “From Our Economists” Redfin Report: Gen Zers and Young Millennials Took Out 40% of U.S. Mortgages in 2023 Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:03) Are Millennials Priced Out? (04:29) Millennials’ Lost Decade (07:46) Gen Z is Getting Ahead (11:08) Is Homebuying Overrated?  (16:56) The Housing Shortage Could Reverse  (19:58) Boomers Ageing in Place  (25:20) Young People are STILL Buying!  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-222 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home prices are still soaring as they hit a new record high, despite high mortgage rates and low inventory dampening demand. At some point, this unaffordable housing market must make Americans even a bit bearish on real estate, right? Well, maybe not, according to a new survey that shows what Americans view as the best investment in the long term. But these updates are just the tip of the iceberg on today’s headlines show! We’re back to discuss the housing market’s most hard-hitting headlines and share our opinions on whether they’re fact, fiction, or pure hype. First, Americans give their take on the best long-term investment, and one asset in particular reigns supreme (sorry, it’s not crypto!). Next, will record-breaking home prices push demand down even further, forcing house flippers and home sellers to get desperate? Our experts share exactly what they’re seeing in their local markets. Speaking of home sellers, are you selling right now? If so, there are five things you CAN control that’ll help you sell your home faster and for more, even in today’s tough housing market. Expert house flipper James Dainard gives even more tips on how he gets his flips sold at lightning speed, even during slow seasons. Finally, we touch on Airbnb’s latest party-pooping and how they’re putting hosts in the driver’s seat to protect their properties from ragers that could ruin their homes. Plus, an update on the end of endless shrimp (check out this episode for context). Just getting into real estate investing? Catch a FREE investing webinar on how you can get in the game as a complete newbie. Ready to invest? Join BiggerPockets Pro and use code “NEWMARKET24” for 20% off, plus get access to elite investor tools to help you get more deals done! In This Episode We Cover Why Americans think this asset is the best long-term investment  Home price updates and what the effects could be with housing prices hitting record highs Five tips to sell your home faster and for more money even in today’s housing market What an expert house flipper does on EVERY home he sells to get the best price possible Airbnb’s newest party ban and how hosts can protect their properties An unfortunate update on one of America’s most beloved seafood restaurant chains And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram  Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Property Manager Finder BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 959 - BiggerNews: 2024 Housing Market Update and Why Prices Are Still Rising Want to Sell Your Home Fast—for the Most Money? Do This Articles from Today’s Show:  Best Long-Term Investment  Home Prices  Home Seller Tips  Airbnb Parties Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-221 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may be close to some serious mortgage rate relief, according to today’s panel of top lenders. With interest rates finally starting to slide after cooling inflation and lackluster job growth, investors are gaining hope that we could see more affordable mortgage rates resurface after a very harsh past two years. So, what could come next? Stick around because we’ve got mortgage rate predictions and the best investor loans to look for coming up in this episode! Caeli Ridge, Krystle, and Kenny Simpson, our expert investor-lenders, are back on the show to give their take on the commercial and residential mortgage space. All are feeling a bit more optimistic as we see rates finally trend into the six-percent range for primary residence homebuyers, with rates up another percent or so for investors. But with today’s mortgage rates still relatively high, which loans should investors use? From DSCR loans (debt service coverage ratio) to HELOCs (home equity line of credit), construction loans, and more, we’ll get into each of these loan products and share which ones investors are taking advantage of today. Plus, if you’re struggling to find cash flow in today’s tough housing market, our lenders offer some simple but significant solutions to boost your ROI and help you build your portfolio. Do you have an adjustable-rate mortgage? If so, you MUST heed our commercial lender’s words, as you could get a surprise increase in your monthly mortgage very soon. In This Episode We Cover Top lenders’ mortgage rate predictions and updates on today’s rates Why mortgage rates haven’t fallen faster and why there’s hope on the horizon Trending loan products investors are using to build their real estate portfolios even with high rates Why commercial lenders are getting cautious and starting to deny this one type of loan ADU (accessory dwelling unit) lending updates and why it could be easier to get ADU funding soon How to boost your cash flow and maximize your ROI WITHOUT buying more properties And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Property Manager Finder On The Market Podcast 185 - Top Lenders on Mortgage Rate Predictions + Loans You’ve NEVER Heard Of w/Caeli Ridge and Krystle and Kenny Simpson BiggerPockets Daily Podcast 1263 - Investors: Stop Worrying About Interest Rates—Here’s Why Right Now Is the Time to Buy On The Market Podcast 184 - Fannie Mae’s Mortgage Rate “Range” to Expect in 2024 and 2025   Connect with Caeli : Caeli's BiggerPockets Profile Caeli's Instagram Caeli's LinkedIn  Caeli's Website   Connect with Krystle and Kenny: Kenny's BiggerPockets Profile Krystle's Instagram  Kenny's Instagram  Krystle's LinkedIn Kenny's LinkedIn  Kenny's X/Twitter The Simpson Team's Website Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:07) Mortgage Rate Predictions + Update  (08:16) Trending Loan Products  (11:29) Commercial Lenders Get Cautious… (19:41) Everyone’s Building ADUs! (26:29) Advice for 2024 Investors  (33:07) Work with a Solid Lender Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-220 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like most investors, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Should I pay off my rental property early?” With today’s high mortgage rates, troublesome inflation, low inventory, and risky economy, many investors don’t know whether it’s the right move to pay off their mortgage, reinvest in their properties, or go out and buy more. Paying down your debt gives you a guaranteed return, but with home prices still climbing, you could miss out on the sizable appreciation of getting another rental. On today’s show, we’re going to debate which is the best move to make. Should you pay off debt, buy more investment properties, reinvest in your portfolio, or put more money down when you buy? Each investor has a different method for their next move, but thankfully, our expert panel gives their thought processes for figuring out which decision is best for your portfolio. Henry even shares his “three buckets” framework that EVERY investor should think through BEFORE investing or paying off a property. We’ll also discuss the crucial calculations you can use to help you decide and avoid analysis paralysis if you’re stuck between choices. Plus, how a high-risk house flipper like James protects himself from downsides even during tough markets like today. Don’t pause on making moves that could help you reach financial freedom; stick around, and we’ll show you exactly how to know which moves to make in 2024’s housing market!  In This Episode We Cover Whether to pay off your mortgage early, reinvest, or buy more properties Why EVERY investor needs to calculate return on equity (ROE) on their portfolio Is it too risky to invest today? Why James is making even more high-risk investments in 2024 The “three buckets” of your real estate portfolio that will help decide what you should do with your cash What to do with extra money and how to make some serious passive income with private money lending The only time when we would put a large down payment on a rental property And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Property Manager Finder Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest? BiggerPockets Real Estate 622 - ROE over ROI and Why Your “Cash Flow” Number is Deceiving Books Mentioned in the Show Real Estate by the Numbers by Dave Meyer Start with Strategy by Dave Meyer Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (02:06) Too Risky to Invest? (09:18) Pay Off Debt Instead? (15:56) Value-Add and Reinvesting  (23:55) Putting More Money Down Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-219 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owning real estate could get expensive—yes, even more expensive than it already is today. Insurance prices, property taxes, maintenance costs, and more are going through the roof, and there isn’t much stopping these costs from jumping even more. What’s accelerating the rise in these upkeep costs? Hotter summers, colder winters, and more natural disasters. Growing climate risk is making real estate deals harder and harder to pencil, and even some safer areas to invest are seeing sizable pricing upticks.  John Sheffield from ICE brings us the latest data on the financial impacts of climate risk in this episode. When we say “climate risk,” we know what you’re thinking: hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. But that doesn’t even scratch the surface of what’s causing real estate expenses to jump. Areas of the US with once-cool summers are now experiencing record-breaking heat, increasing hail damage is denting roofs and breaking windows, and flooding has become the norm. These subtle climate effects have huge implications for your bottom line. So, what should you do to secure the profit you’re looking for on your next property? John hits on the expenses that are rising the most, the areas where home upkeep costs could almost mirror monthly mortgage payments, and what investors must do when underwriting their next deal to account for this massive jump in expenses. In This Episode We Cover The actual cost of climate risk and the expenses that are seeing the most significant pricing surges Why even areas without hurricanes, fires, or tornadoes are still at significant risk  Property tax problems and underfunded local governments that could quickly raise taxes Insurance underpricing that could lead to even more expensive home protection Areas where home prices could drop as a result of inflated home expenses Where to find and track climate data so you know where (and where not) to invest  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Property Manager Finder BiggerPockets Real Estate 951 - BiggerNews: Why Low Mortgage Rates Can’t Solve Our Affordability Crisis BiggerPockets Real Estate 895 - BiggerNews: How Climate is Exploding Insurance, Building, and Investing Costs Growing Home Insurance Costs Will Destroy Your Cash Flow—Here’s What You Can Do About It Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:31) Costly Climate Risk (07:56) A Huge Insurance Problem  (14:31) Property Taxes and Utility Costs (20:38) Maintenance Inflation  (22:54) What Investors Must Do (25:22) Prices Could Drop Here  (30:08) Where to Find Climate Data  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-218 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unemployment rate begins to rise as job growth slows in the latest jobs report, prompting many to wonder, “Will this finally lead to interest rate cuts?” With so many investors waiting and hoping for rates to fall, this metric may point to exactly what the Fed is looking for. But while waiting for rate cuts, investors could miss out on a huge opportunity to buy at discounted prices. If you’re sitting on the sidelines, you could be making a big mistake. What do we mean? We’re getting into it all in this headlines show! We’ve got four economic news stories to discuss today, ranging from Redfin’s $9.25 million settlement as part of the agent commission lawsuits to new jobs report numbers and what Americans really think about the economy. First, we’ll touch on Redfin news as the discount brokerage settles in what seems to be the never-ending NAR lawsuit. Next, Americans think now is the worst time to buy a house. Do we disagree? Not really! But, we do believe it could get even worse very soon for those who don’t buy before it’s too late. Next, we’ll review the latest jobs numbers, from rising unemployment to slowing growth, and whether this will prompt the Fed to finally cut rates. Lastly, we’ll hit on consumer sentiment and America’s growing economic pessimism. With so many Americans living in financial fear, why aren’t we seeing a drop-off in travel and consumer spending? If you’re listening to this episode on a plane to Europe with your designer bag and $500 headphones, we’re talking about you! Stick around as we break down the top economic headlines and their impacts on the housing market.  In This Episode We Cover The latest agent commission settlement and the huge payout from Redfin   Is now the worst time to buy a house, and what happens if home prices keep rising? The one type of real estate that may see a serious uptick in demand over the next few years New jobs report numbers and whether this could finally prompt the Fed to lower rates  Consumer sentiment and the extremely confusing economic pessimism we’re seeing now Why you DON’T have to wait for rates to drop to get your next real estate deal And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Property Manager Finder Grab Dave’s Rent vs. Buy vs. House Hack Calculator Articles from This Episode: Redfin Worst Time to Buy Jobs Report Consumer Sentiment Buy or Rent? Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:13) Redfin Settles in Commission Lawsuit  (06:03) Worst Time to Buy a House? (16:25) Job Growth Slows, Will Rates Drop? (27:47) Economic Pessimism Peaks  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-217 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squatters' rights have been a serious subject of debate over the past few years. It seems that more and more investors and even one-off landlords are dealing with squatters staying in their homes, whether they’ve had a lease in the past or not. This puts landlords in a strange predicament: try to get squatters out the legal way or offer unconventional incentives to entice the squatters to leave on their own accord. But how can a landlord prevent squatters from getting inside in the first place? Denise Medina and Patrick MacQueen, attorneys based in Detroit and Phoenix, are here to share exactly what a landlord must know about squatters’ rights and how to get a squatter out of your property legally. With new squatter laws taking effect in states like Florida, it seems that landlords and local governments have had enough. However, squatters’ rights remain strong in many other areas, such as James Dainard’s own Seattle, Washington. So what can landlords from either coast do to get squatters out? We’ll break down where squatters’ rights even came from, how landlords can get the legal upper hand and get a squatter OUT of their property, the exact steps a landlord should take, the prevention methods to stop squatting in the first place, and how James deals with squatters frequently without ever having to go to court! In This Episode We Cover Squatters’ rights explained, and the ancient laws that they’re based on Why state governments are getting tired of squatters and tightening up their laws What qualifies someone as a “squatter,” and why it’s MUCH broader than you think Evictions 101 and the steps every landlord should take to get a squatter out “Cash for keys” and maneuvering around the courts to remove squatters Trespassing vs. squatting and why the police CANNOT simply come and take a squatter away And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Property Manager Finder: biggerpockets.com/findapm Learn to Be a Landlord with the BiggerPockets Bootcamps Real Estate Rookie Podcast 360 - Trespassers Took Over My Property! (How to Get Rid of Squatters ASAP) BiggerPockets Real Estate 390 - 7 Figures From ONE Deal With Leka Devatha Connect with Denise: https://www.thefgfirm.law/attorneys/denise-medina/ Connect with Patrick: www.medalistlegal.com Jump to topic: 00:00) Intro (02:17) "Squatting" Explained (06:00) A Rise in Squatters? (10:22) Squatters' Rights (19:01) What Landlords Can Do (26:19) Tips for Landlords (28:15) How Squatting is Changing (33:03) Cash for Keys Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-216  Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The housing market has seen unprecedented home price growth in the 2020s. Already, we’ve almost beat the past three decades, and we aren’t even halfway through our own. And now, with home price growth slowing, many people wonder how we’re still in a position of high housing costs and low inventory. The answer is simple: “Switching costs” are holding the housing market in limbo, and the more you know about them, the more our current situation makes sense. Put simply, “switching costs” are not only the financial but also the psychological costs of selling your current home and buying a new one. With mortgage rates close to double what most Americans have locked in, there’s a substantial financial consideration when purchasing a new home. Lance Lambert, co-founder of ResiClub and housing data authority, is on the show today to talk about home prices, housing inventory, and how “switching costs” influence both. Lance details how our massive home price acceleration put many Americans in an affordability bind, making “switching costs” higher than in recent history. So, how do we cross the threshold to enter a time when “switching costs” are low, prices are stable, and housing inventory returns? Lance walks through exactly how to tell the direction your local housing market is going in and the data investors must look at to get a better sense of how home prices and housing inventory are trending. In This Episode We Cover “Switching costs” explained and why they’re keeping the US housing market in limbo The “lock-in effect” that’s suppressing our housing inventory and keeping owners from selling Inflation’s sizable role in the massive home price appreciation we’ve been seeing The slow recovery in active listings and how far behind pre-pandemic levels we are The one data point you must follow if you want to gauge how healthy your local housing market is And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram On the Market 108 - How the Pandemic Polarized America’s Property Market w/Lance Lambert On the Market 189 - The Fed’s Plan “Backfired,” Now They’re Scrambling w/Logan Mohtashami National home price growth this decade has already surpassed that of the entire 1990s and 2010s Read More from Lance: https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/ Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:27) Housing Inventory Update  (05:00) “Switching Costs” Shoot Up  (10:52) Are Owners “Locked-In”?  (16:04) Can Home Price Growth Last? (21:36) How to Predict Your Market  (26:10) Connect with Lance! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-215 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multifamily syndications are getting squeezed. With short-term financing coming due and mortgage rates at multi-decade highs, syndicators are calling on their original investors to raise more money so they don’t lose the deal. The problem? If you’re an investor, how do you know if your additional investment will ever be returned? Could a syndication simply burn through your money without making any promising changes to the investment? What should you know BEFORE you put up the cash for a capital call? We brought two syndication experts, Brian Burke and Mauricio Rauld, on to share their tips for navigating capital calls. Before we start, let’s clarify this isn’t exclusively a syndication or multifamily problem. Much of the commercial real estate market is facing financing problems as loans come due and mortgage rates stay high. However, this problem has become a lot more common for syndication investors since rates started rising. In this episode, we’ll break down what a capital call is, why syndications do them, whether or not you’re obligated to invest more, and what investors MUST look for before putting up cash. If a capital call comes your way, we have the exact questions you should ask the syndicator to ensure your money is being used correctly. Plus, if you’re a syndicator or plan on being one in the future, we share the steps to pull off a capital call the right way and make your investors whole. Making the wrong move could cost not only your investor’s money but also your money and lead to serious legal consequences. Don’t get stuck in that spot; stick around! In This Episode We Cover: Capital calls explained, why they happen, and why they’re becoming common in multifamily Syndications 101 and the reason they’ve become popular among passive investors Commercial lending problems and the bridge loans that are squeezing multifamily investors What investors MUST look for when a capital call comes their way and the questions to ask The right way to execute a capital call and the steps every syndicator should follow And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Recent Episodes with Brian: On the Market 71 - The Multifamily “Bomb” is About to Blow, Here’s What You Need to Know On the Market 147 - Top Multifamily Investors’ Advice for Buyers in 2023? DON’T Do It! Real Estate Podcast 900 - The Truth About Real Estate Investing in 2024 (What Investors NEED to Know) BiggerPockets Money 219 - Syndications: Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Invest   Connect with Brian: Brian's BiggerPockets Profile Connect with Mauricio: Mauricio's BiggerPockets Profile   Book Mentioned in the Show: The Hands-Off Investor by Brian Burke Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (03:24) What’s a Syndication? (08:05) Multifamily is Getting “Squeezed”  (12:57) Why “Capital Calls” Happen? (16:20) What Investors MUST Look For (22:25) Sponsor Loans and Raising More Money (28:26) Ask THESE Questions (37:56) The Right Way to Capital Call Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-214 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas and Florida are seeing stagnating home prices as housing inventory booms while demand slips away. Housing is still expensive, but with more inventory, why is it staying that way? While the southern states catch their breath from the unprecedented demand of 2020 - 2022, a new housing market is taking control as one of the hottest areas in America. Is it all hype, or could this housing market really be a winner? We’re touching on this week’s news in today’s headlines episode! But first…shrimp. How much shrimp is too much shrimp? Apparently, miscalculated shrimp is a very costly mistake, as a beloved American chain restaurant could be declaring bankruptcy due to a costly “all you can eat” deal gone wrong. But before we get into crispy bottom feeders, we’ll talk about the home price woes Florida and Texas are facing as their inventory booms, but home prices stay stagnant. Speaking of stagnation, we discuss “stagflation” and whether or not this economy-killer could hit the US. With Americans getting fed up with the South’s high prices, a new Midwest market has been named America’s new #1 housing market, but would WE invest in it? From market saturation to stagflation, shrimp miscalculations, and top housing markets, we’re wrapping up this week’s economic news so you can invest better than the rest, so stick around!  In This Episode We Cover: Southern inventory booms and why home prices are stagnating in once “hot” markets The nation’s new #1 housing market in a surprisingly small city you probably haven’t heard of Growing love for affordable housing markets and why so many Americans and businesses are moving Stock market sliding and the real fear that “stagnation” could hit the US economy The one chain restaurant that may be going bankrupt because of a jumbo-shrimp-sized miscalculation And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Headlines from Today’s Show: Texas and Florida Home Prices New #1 Housing Market Stagflation Shrimp Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (00:55) Texas and Florida’s Inventory Booms (07:31) #1 Housing Market in America  (15:06) Next Stop, Stagflation? (23:46) Going Bankrupt On Shrimp Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-213 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When housing inventory is low, where do you go? Foreclosure rates are down, short sales are a hassle, and the open housing market has barely any sellers—is there a better way to find deals? Yes! Enter real estate receivership—the hidden housing inventory that our own James Dainard has been using for years to get better deals than what’s on the market. How do they work, and what’s behind these discounted deals? Attorney Jake Flothe works with receiverships daily and has seen the inside and out of these transactions that most real estate investors know nothing about. In short, receivership is when a court-appointed receiver takes control of a property in order to sell it to pay back creditors on the borrower’s behalf. This alternative to foreclosure and bankruptcy helps many real estate investors and everyday Americans escape a financial bind and can bring better properties to your investment portfolio. Jake gets into the nitty gritty of why someone would go into receivership, how to finance these discounted deals, the vast benefits of receivership over foreclosure or short sales, what the bidding and buying process looks like, and the one clause that could kick you out of an amazing receivership deal.  In This Episode We Cover: The hidden inventory of “receiverships” that most investors have no idea about Why receivership real estate may be an even better deal than foreclosures  The bidding process and how to start putting in offers on these discounted deals A BIG reason why foreclosures are down and receiverships are “ramping up” One clause that could completely ruin your receivership deals  Why YOU may need to consider receivership if your deal goes sideways  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram What is a Foreclosure? The Complete Guide HousingWire CEO: This Inventory Shortage Could Last Decades Connect with Jake: Jake's LinkedIn Jake's Website Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:50) What is Receivership? (06:05) Can You Finance It? (07:40) Better Than Short Sales? (11:54) Bidding and Buying (16:36) Receivership is “Ramping Up” (21:20) The “Bump” Clause (23:33) Fewer Foreclosures? (24:36) How to Buy Receivership Properties  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-212 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is in need of affordable housing; we’re all aware. Buying your first home has become increasingly challenging for everyday people. This is where housing subsidies come in. Federal housing subsidies were created over ninety years ago to help Americans get into the housing market and strengthen the economy, but in 2024, much of that money may not be headed to homebuyers—it could be going to banks instead. On today’s show, we talk to Sharon Cornelissen, Ph.D., Director of Housing at the Consumer Federation of America. Sharon’s mission is to advocate for safe, affordable housing with equitable mortgage lending for American consumers. In this episode, Sharon illuminates the shocking fact that most Americans are completely unaware of—billions in housing subsidies AREN’T being used for housing. So, if they’re not going to homebuyers, where are all the subsidies headed? Sharon discusses the banks that could be receiving a significant amount of these subsidies without providing any benefits for homebuyers, how the Coalition for Federal Home Loan Bank Reform is trying to change this, and how, if they succeed, affordable housing could see a MASSIVE influx in subsidies, that could help the housing market tremendously. In This Episode We Cover: Where the $7.3 billion in housing subsidies is actually going The Federal Home Loan Bank system and why it’s in dire need of reform  How the mortgage market changed over the past century and why we’re seeing these problems How over $1 billion could be directed straight towards affordable housing How Sharon picked up a $7,000 house in one of the most devastated real estate markets  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Consumer Federation of America Federal Home Loan Banks Connect with Sharon: Coalition for FHLB Reform Sharon's LinkedIn Sharon's X/Twitter Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:17) Buying a $7,000 House! (04:41) $7.3B in Housing Subsidies!  (11:45) Is It Working?  (14:44) The Big Problem  (18:59) A Solution for Affordable Housing  Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-211 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past few years, you’ve probably heard the term “walkability” thrown out. For those who have lived in big cities, this is a common factor to use when deciding where to live or work. If you can catch a quick bus or walk to the office, the grocery store, restaurants, or a movie theater, there’s a fair chance you’ll pay more for where you live. But, most real estate investors aren’t thinking about this, and their ignorance could cost them. Jeff Speck, city planner and writer, is on the show to discuss how walkability, smart urban planning, and intentional property design can help you make much more money while improving the lives of your tenants and neighbors. Jeff has seen time and time again how smart urban planning leads to higher home appreciation and rents and a safer, happier community. The problem? Most of us are stuck in car-reliant American suburbs with little walkability and lacking public transportation. After hearing this episode, you’ll easily be able to spot the properties that will grow faster in value due to smart city planning. So, before you go out and buy your next property, make sure it aligns with Jeff’s four components of walkability because if it does, you could have a valuable property on your hands that most other investors won’t even notice! In This Episode We Cover: Walkability explained and why this is such a crucial factor in home and rent prices The four components of walkability and how to ensure your property fits The huge portion of Americans who want walkable properties and communities Mixed-use development and why Americans want more than big yards and big houses Urban design trends to pay attention to that could change the real estate landscape How to get your city leaders to take the steps to building more walkable communities  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Connect with Jeff Jeff's Instagram Jeff's LinkedIn Jeff's X/Twitter Jeff's Website Books Mentioned in the Show: Walkable City by Jeff Speck Walkable City Rules by Jeff Speck Suburban Nation by Andrés Duany The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs Homelessness is a Housing Problem by Clayton Page Aldern and Gregg Colburn The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald Shoup   (00:00) Intro (01:07) Why We Need “Walkability” (07:32) Americans WANT Walkable Spaces (09:49) Bringing Back Walkable Cities (15:19) Profit Potential to Look For (19:33) Will This Increase Affordability? (25:13) Urban Design Trends to Watch (33:01) What Investors Should Do Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-210 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first-ever On the Market Housing Market Awards! This year, we’re giving out awards for the best housing market in the country, best beginner real estate investing strategy, best experienced investor strategy, and most negative impact on real estate. But we’re not just giving out the awards; we’re also getting one, as On the Market has recently been named a 2024 Webby Honoree for business podcasting! With over 13,000 podcast applicants, we made it to the top ten! We’re honored to have been honored, but it’s even more of an honor to share our On the Market housing market picks with you in today’s episode! First, we’re pitting the country against itself to see which region has been giving the biggest win to investors. Then, we’re going over the beginner investor strategy that anyone can use to start building wealth in 2024 (it’s almost a cheat code!). For experienced investors, we share the best strategy that you can use to sit back and collect passive cash flow. Finally, we give our award for the most negative impact on the housing market; who will win: high interest rates, low inventory, inflation, or the “YouTube crash bros”? Thank you again to the Webby judges for choosing On the Market as one of the best business podcasts in the world! And thank you, our listeners, for tuning in and loving On the Market—we wouldn’t be here without you! In This Episode We Cover: The newest podcasting award for the entire On the Market team The best housing market in the country to invest in (and whether or not it’ll last) One investing strategy that ANY real estate beginner can use to start building wealth  How to make truly passive income with this experienced real estate investing strategy Why you CAN’T trust the "YouTube crash bros" who keep telling you housing is about to tank Whether or not Dave is wearing sweatpants under his suit while recording this episode And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram 2024 Webby Business Podcast Honorees Book Mentioned in the Show: Lend to Live by Alexandria Breshears and Beth Pinkley Johnson Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-209 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is in an affordable housing crisis. With home prices rising dramatically over the past four years and rents following right along, tens of millions of Americans are spending a significant chunk of their income just to put a roof over their heads. This means less money in Americans’ pockets for education, nutritious foods, investments, or an emergency fund. But, new government policies could help lessen the budgeting blow Americans are feeling from unaffordable housing costs, and investors may be able to help while turning a profit. Dennis Shea, Executive Director of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, has been fighting for affordable housing long before the recent ramp-up in housing costs. Today, we ask Dennis what caused our unaffordable housing market, why it got even worse after the pandemic, the impacts high home prices have on the economy, and the potential solutions every investor should know about. We even ask the uncomfortable question: Are investors to blame for the state of housing prices? But worry not—Dennis shares numerous ways investors can actually help low-income households and their communities while turning a profit with affordable housing development. If you’re looking to invest while building an even better housing market, this is the episode for you! In This Episode We Cover: Why America is experiencing such a shortage of affordable housing units in 2024 The “root of the housing crisis” that MUST be solved for our housing market to stabilize Why housing became even more unaffordable after the pandemic One potential solution that could be a massive win-win for real estate investors and tenants The affordable housing tax credit that could see a fifty-percent boost is passed What investors can do to help build affordable housing WHILE turning a profit And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Resources Mentioned from Today’s Show: A Bipartisan Opportunity To Address the Affordable Housing Crisis | Opinion Bipartisan Policy Center Exploring the Affordable Housing Shortage’s Impact on American Workers, Jobs, & The Economy The American Housing Act The Impact of Zoning On Housing Affordability Connect with Dennis: J. Ronald Terwilliger Center Website Dennis' LinkedIn Dennis' X/Twitter Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-208 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mortgage rates were supposed to be going down by now, but what happened? Even in late 2023, many housing market experts predicted that we’d be seeing high to mid six percent mortgage rates at this point and hovering around the high five percent rate mark by the end of the year, but the Fed isn’t showing any sign of lowering rates soon. Some experts even believe rates could go UP again this year as the job market stays hot and the economy sees unprecedented strength. This begs the question: What IF mortgage rates remain high? It’s a reality many of us don’t want to see, but 2024 could end with minor, if any, rate cuts, keeping monthly mortgage payments high and affordability low. So, what should an investor do in this situation? Sit on the sidelines? Invest in a different asset class? Pray to Jerome Powell? While that last option may be worthwhile, top real estate investors are saying that NOW is the time to buy BEFORE rates fall. What do we mean? We’ve got the entire expert investor panel here to give their take on what investors should do IF rates don’t fall. From house flipping to long-term buy and hold rentals, our nationwide panel of investors shares exactly what they’re doing to make money even with high interest rates. Plus, we’ll give our predictions on when rates could fall, what will happen to housing inventory, what young people should do NOW to get their first house, and why investors need to “reset” if they want to thrive in this high rate housing market. In This Episode We Cover: Mortgage rate predictions and when interest rates could finally start falling What should investors do IF mortgage rates stay high throughout 2024 The “lock-in effect” and whether or not high rates are leading to lower inventory The homes that are flying off the market in many areas (and the ones that are sitting) How young people can creatively get into their first home or investment property Why investors MUST “reset” their expectations if they’re to build wealth in this housing market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram The Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Untouched as Pressure Mounts on Inflation Top Lenders on Mortgage Rate Predictions + Loans You’ve NEVER Heard Of Why Mortgage Rates AREN’T Falling Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-207 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past few years, “subject to” real estate has been all the rage. Everyone is talking about how they scored a great real estate deal by taking over a seller’s rock-bottom interest rate mortgage payment. You see it all over social media, “I got this house for zero dollars down with a three percent mortgage rate!” And while this may seem too good to be true, the practice of subject to real estate isn’t illegal, but some of its huge risks could ruin an inexperienced real estate investor. So, who do we have on to talk about subject to? Eddie Speed! Eddie is a creative financing master who’s been in the real estate note investing business for over forty years. Eddie has been around the block more than most and has seen the good and bad sides of subject to real estate. It’s become alarming to Eddie how many inexperienced investors are using this strategy without knowing the risks, putting their wealth and, more importantly, sellers in danger by being far too cavalier about the massive downsides of getting this real estate strategy wrong. Eddie walks through exactly how subject to works, the one clause that could blow up your entire deal, what will trigger it, the difference between subject to and assumable loans, who should be using subject to, and who DEFINITELY shouldn’t. Even if you’ve done a subject to deal before, you’d better stick around for this one, because you may have gotten it wrong. In This Episode We Cover: Subject to explained and whether this “no money down” strategy is worth the risk Subject to real estate vs. assumable mortgages and why these are NOT the same strategy The “due on sale” clause that could ruin your entire deal (and what triggers it) A workaround to the “due on sale” clause that most investors get WRONG Who should be investing in subject to real estate (and why it’s probably NOT you) Often overlooked state laws that could put you in hot water if you’ve done a subject to deal  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Subject To Real Estate Explained Connect with Eddie Eddie's Facebook Eddie's Website Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-206 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squatters’ rights are quickly being stripped away as more states move to end this widespread illegal occupation of private property. Blackstone predicts real estate prices to “bottom” as they gear up to go on their next homebuying shopping spree. Rent increases get capped for affordable housing, and why doesn’t the American public know about the BILLIONS of dollars in government housing subsidies? It’s another wild week in the housing market, so let’s get you up to speed. In this Headlines Rumble show, we’re pitting the top housing market headlines against each other as we dive deep into the stories that affect real estate investors the most. First, we talk about DeSantis’ war against the squatters, as Florida becomes one of the first states to take action against squatters illegally occupying private property. Next, we discuss the $7.3 billion in housing subsidies that banks receive but AREN’T flowing into homebuyers’ pockets. So, where is all that money going? Blackstone predicts real estate will “bottom” soon as they prepare to buy over $1 billion in single-family homes this year. If one of the most data-backed hedge funds in existence is saying now is the time to buy, should you begin searching for your next property? Finally, we’ll discuss the recent rent caps for affordable housing that are stopping landlords from increasing their rents even during times of quickly rising costs.  In This Episode We Cover Squatters’ rights explained and why states are finally saying no to squatting The massive homebuying subsidies that no one knows about (but should!) Blackstone’s bet on a “bottoming” housing market and whether or not this means you should buy NOW Affordable housing rent increase caps and why this may lead to even less affordable housing The winning real estate market in our “Market Madness” bracket!  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Market Madness: 8 Housing Markets We’d Place Big Bets on in 2024 Flip/Off: Whose House Flip Can Pull In the Biggest Return? Articles from Today’s Show: Squatters Delinquency Rates Home Renovation Costs Housing Subsidies Blackstone Rent Caps Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-205 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NAR lawsuit changed the real estate industry overnight. Just like that, buyer’s agents were no longer getting their standard three percent commission, and many investors began imagining what buying and selling homes would be like without realtors. But is this massive NAR settlement as dramatic as the headlines are making it out to be? Is there really an agent exodus on the horizon, or is this just a way for the bad agents to exit the industry quickly? We brought on a panel of top investor-friendly agents to find out. Joining us are four agents from across the nation: Avery Carl, Craig Curelop, Juliet Lalouel, and Mike Savegnago. All of these agents are affected by the recent NAR lawsuit settlement, but they don’t seem so shaken up. For many of these agents, this lawsuit simply thinned the competition, putting the expert agents back on top while showing the less-than agents the door. Plus, after the recent deals they’ve done, they’re not too concerned about a lack of buyer’s agent fees. Today, we’re asking each of them their thoughts on the changes to the NAR’s rules, how this will affect buying and selling homes, what this means for real estate agent commissions, and what agents should do NOW to get ahead of the game. Plus, since our agent panel is all investors as well, they give some crucial advice on finding an agent in your area that will help you build your real estate portfolio even bigger. In This Episode We Cover: The NAR lawsuit explained and what it means for real estate agent commissions A “huge exit of agents” and how this could change the real estate industry forever What to do when a seller offers you or your buyer’s agent a zero-percent commission What real estate agents need to start doing NOW to ensure they still get paid The key signs of an investor-friendly agent that any landlord should be looking for Massive downsides of buying or selling without an agent (it will cost you…) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Avery's BiggerPockets Profile Avery's Facebook Avery's Instagram Avery's LinkedIn Avery's Website Craig's BiggerPockets Profile Craig's Facebook Craig's Instagram Craig's Website Juliet's BiggerPockets Profile  Juliet's Instagram  Juliet's Brokerage Instagram Juliet's YouTube Juliet's Website Mike's BiggerPockets Profile Mike's Facebook Mike's LinkedIn BiggerPockets' Instagram Breaking: NAR Settles for $418M, Buying and Selling Homes Could Change Forever Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-204 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compass is the latest brokerage to settle after the recent NAR lawsuit made sweeping changes to agent commission payments. With NAR, Keller Williams, Compass, and more associations and brokerages paying out massive settlement fees and rewriting their agent agreements, could we be on the cusp of even more lawsuits to come? We’re breaking it all down in this week’s On the Market headlines episodes! First, we’ll discuss what happened in the Fed meeting last week and whether interest rate cuts could still be coming down the line in 2024. Unsurprisingly, the Fed has forecasted even stronger economic growth than expected, but will this hold rates where they are? Next, Compass pays $57.5 million to settle their antitrust lawsuit, but even with this week’s news and last week’s NAR settlement, many top agents aren’t seeing much of a change in demand. Redfin reports on a sizable bump in housing inventory, with the “biggest increase in nearly a year,” as more homes for sale begin hitting the market. This is great news for the housing market, but will it start to slow down sales? Finally, we discuss how much you have to make to afford a $500K home and how affordability struggles could keep many Americans renting for much longer than they anticipated. In This Episode We Cover: Compass’ recent agent commission lawsuit settlement and what this means for investors The Fed’s rate cut predictions for 2024 and when we can expect rates to finally fall Strong economic projections from the Fed that point to a successful soft landing What the annual spring housing inventory increase could do to the market (will it even make a dent?) Housing affordability and how much you need to make to buy a $500K home And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Breaking: NAR Settles for $418M, Buying and Selling Homes Could Change Forever Flip/Off: Whose House Flip Can Pull In the Biggest Return? Headlines from Today’s Episode: Fed Meeting Compass Settlement Housing Inventory How Much to Afford a $500K Home Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-203 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s March Madness season, so we thought we’d create a bracket of our own, pitting some of the best real estate markets against each other to see which one will win the top seed for best city to invest in 2024. Each of our expert hosts picked two real estate markets, all with a March Madness team, and share why these markets will beat out the rest in 2024. Need a new real estate investing market? You’ll find more than a few in this episode. If you want a slam-dunk housing market with layup rental property potential and three-pointer demographic trends (population, jobs, and income growth), we’ve got you covered. We scoured the nation’s housing market data and picked some of the country's fastest-growing, most affordable, and highest rent-to-price property markets that you can start investing in now. And they’re not just good college basketball towns—almost all of the cities we list have standout rental property metrics compared to most average US cities. Heard one of your favorite housing markets on this episode? Want to vote for the market you’re bullish on? Head over to the BiggerPockets Instagram NOW and vote for your favorite housing market for 2024; we’ll be sharing an update on the votes on a future On the Market episode! In This Episode We Cover: Coastal beach cities seeing MASSIVE population growth and strong appreciation potential Kathy’s favorite Midwest market that offers affordable home prices and stable employment A South Carolina city with well below-average home prices that even psychics predict will BOOM An affordable market in the Northeast that hosts huge appreciation and one of the best universities in America The “boring” southern city that’s sitting on a solid economy and cheap home prices And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Get a Slice at Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Next Time You’re In New Haven Books Mentioned in the Show Start with Strategy by Dave Meyer The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor by Chad Carson Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-202 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bombshell NAR settlement could bring wide-sweeping changes to the housing market. After a snowball of NAR lawsuits, the realtor association agreed to settle for a whopping $418 million and make critical changes to how real estate agent commissions are paid and how competition can be upheld. This significantly impacts anyone buying or selling a home and has life-changing effects for every real estate agent and realtor in the country. The New York Times’ Debra Kamin joins us to break the story. Debra breaks down the enormous legal loss that NAR (National Association of Realtors) suffered last week and the impacts it will have on the housing market. First, we discuss the new agent commission rules, which may break the standard six percent fee that realtors are used to taking. These commissions are real estate agents’ livelihoods, and a new model that supports lower commissions could force many agents to leave the industry entirely. We’ll also touch on the turbulent times NAR has faced recently, from sexual harassment scandals to changing leadership and, now, a massive settlement that could lose them more than half of their members. Will a new type of real estate agent form from the ashes of this century-old model? Or, could a brand-new way of buying and selling homes transform the housing market? Stay with us; we’ll give you the entire scoop. In This Episode We Cover: NAR’s massive settlement creating ripple effects across the real estate market The new real estate agent commission rules that could shock an entire industry Changes to the multiple listing service (MLS) that may open the market up to new competition The future of buyer’s agents and whether or not they’ll remain a critical component to buying a home Sexual harassment scandals, turbulent leadership, and recent NAR struggles What the future of using a real estate agent could look like And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Debra's NYT Debra's Website Debra's Twitter BiggerPockets' Instagram The NAR Will Eliminate 6% Commission Standards and Pay $418 Million in Damages After Settling Lawsuit Is It the End of the Realtor? Inside the NAR Crisis New Agent Lawsuits Could Have Profound Effects for Buying and Selling Homes Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-201 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Dainard, a house flipper in Seattle, Washington, has been on a flipping spree for the past two decades. He’s flipped more homes than you can count, made tens of millions in the process, and has built multiple massive businesses to support his flipping fixation. In the shadows, his young(er) protégé, Henry Washington, has been learning his every move and trick of the trade. To beat the top flipper, he must…become him. Now, these once brothers-in-flipping will face each other head-to-head in the money-making competition no one asked for but we wanted to make. This is FLIP/OFF. Welcome to the 200th episode of On the Market! *confetti pops, fireworks go off* This time, we’re doing something special. This show will be a battle of the house flippers, as Henry and James detail two recent flips they’re working on and battle against each other to see who can score the highest return. Both of these deals are almost unbelievable in how high their cash-on-cash returns are, so if you want to know how REAL money is made in real estate, this is the show to catch! Stick around because we’ll get into every detail and number behind these deals. Plus, we’ll be giving you deal updates soon, showcasing each flip and the progress our panel is making. Vote for your favorite flip on the BiggerPockets Instagram or the On the Market YouTube channel!  In This Episode We Cover: A house flipping competition like never before (and the punishment at stake/steak for the loser) James’ quick flip that could turn into a HUGE return in just a matter of months House flipping risks and how longer timelines and delayed permits can destroy your profits Henry’s home-run house flip that could make even MORE money than James’ much more expensive home Burst pipes, flooding, mold, mildew, and even more fun surprises from one of these flips Our favorite On the Market episodes of all time! And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile  Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Get All the Numbers from Henry’s and James’ House Flips Our Favorite Episodes: Homebuyers Are Getting Crushed: Are Landlords the Cause Why NFL Players Are Buying Real Estate During the Recession Listener Deals: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-92?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-94?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-200 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed isn’t happy, but what’s new? After inflation numbers were released last week, showing higher-than-expected consumer price growth, our rate cut dreams could be slowly dwindling. Are we still on a timeline to see lower mortgage rates by summer, or is the US economy just too strong to prompt any help for prospective homebuyers? This story, and plenty more, are coming up in this week’s headlines show. Ever get that feeling that someone is watching you? Airbnb recently announced a new policy that banned indoor surveillance cameras in hosts’ properties. This is a shock for almost every Airbnb guest and most hosts, too, as it seems we all incorrectly assumed that security cameras were only allowed on the OUTSIDE of a property. But this episode isn’t just about short-term rentals. We have some good news for housing inventory, as new listings finally saw a bump, helping add some homes to the already supply-strained market we’re facing. We’ll also talk about new unemployment numbers that are trending in a direction the Fed wants to see but may not be enough to convince them of a rate cut. All that, and more, in this episode. In This Episode We Cover: A housing supply update and the “surge” of new listings that hit the market New jobs numbers and whether rising unemployment is something we should worry about Why the Fed may become even more hesitant to cut rates in 2024 New inflation and CPI (Consumer Price Index) numbers (and what they mean) Airbnb’s newest “no indoor camera” policy and what this means for anyone hosting a short-term rental The naked man in James’ newest investment property (will he EVER get out?) And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Headlines from Today’s Episode: New Listings Job Growth and Unemployment CPI and Inflation Airbnb Cameras BiggerNews: Why Mortgage Rates AREN’T Falling Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-199 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the “redemption year” for real estate investing. We talk a lot on this show about the real estate deals being done all across the country. From interviewing flippers to developers to agents and investors, it always seems like there’s still money to be made, no matter the market. But is that really true? Or is it a bunch of pro-property investing propaganda that “big real estate” is pushing? To prove that there are indeed real deals to be done in 2024, we’re bringing on some of OUR latest investments and walking through the ACTUAL numbers on this show! Each of our expert hosts (including Dave!) has a real estate deal to review on today’s episode. First, we’ll touch on James’ new joint venture partnership that’s making him a hefty six-figure profit that could almost be considered passive income. This deal alone could make James over $300,000—a sum that could change anyone’s life! Then, Dave jumps back into the market as he makes his first active real estate investment in YEARS. This home has a lot of potential, so what should he do with the property? Next, the “Kat(hy)-Signal” goes up as a growing city in Oregon pleads our own Kathy Fettke to start developing homes so local workers have a place to live. Thankfully, she picks up an astounding deal from a local farmer who doesn’t know much about developing. Finally, we’re back to good ol’ Arkansas as Henry walks through the numbers of a quick house flip that could profit him $80K. But that’s not the only sweet part of this deal. Another big benefit comes from the lot right next door. What will Henry do with it? Stick around to find out! In This Episode We Cover: Why NOW is the time to buy as competition is low and “walk-in equity” is high James’ almost passive real estate investment that could make him $300K Develop, add an ADU, or do nothing—what’s the best move for Dave’s new property? How Kathy is turning farmland into single-family houses for a small Oregon city Henry’s quick house flip that is turning a stellar profit and what he plans to do on the extra lot that came with the deal And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile  Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Simple Deals We’re Doing That Are Making MASSIVE Profits Books Mentioned in the Show Start with Strategy by Dave Meyer Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-198 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this episode and written below are solely opinions of the hosts, guests, and writers and do not reflect the views of BiggerPockets. The recent NAR lawsuits are paving a new path for real estate agents—one that could change how we buy and sell real estate forever. For the past century, the NAR (National Association of Realtors) has been the controlling association for the American housing market. With most real estate agents in the country being members, the NAR has gone without an alternative for almost the entirety of its existence—but that’s about to change. Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky, founders of the new “American Real Estate Association,” have come to give agents something different. To combat outdated fee structures, sexual harassment scandals, and a large bureaucracy, Jason and Mauricio wish to create an association that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence for the best real estate agents so the industry can improve. But what type of changes are they thinking of? Say goodbye to the “basic brokers,” as Jason and Mauricio lay plans to strengthen the skills of serious real estate agents, create more investor-friendly education opportunities, bolster the ethics of those buying and selling real estate, and bring more diversity and inclusion to the decision-making that often happens behind closed doors. This could be a new era for real estate agents—one where their destiny is in their own hands. In This Episode We Cover: Recent NAR lawsuits that could put the trade association in jeopardy Breaking up the broker “monopoly” by finally giving real estate agents a choice Agent innovation and why we DON’T need more agents…we need BETTER agents Agent commissions, costs, and fees that could be changed with the American Real Estate Association Why women MUST play a more prominent role in the future of the real estate industry And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Jason's Instagram Jason's LinkedIn Jason's X/Twitter Mauricio's Instagram Mauricio's LinkedIn Mauricio's X/Twitter BiggerPockets' Instagram Hear Our Past Episodes on The NAR Lawsuits: Lawsuit Explained Verdict Settlement American Real Estate Association Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-197 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China’s economy is on its last legs. Thanks to massive overspending and high unemployment, the Chinese economy is beginning to break down, with real estate prices crashing at a scale similar to 2008 in the US. This is bad news for not only Chinese investors but also global investors with money in China. But could these tumultuous conditions spill over into the global economy? We’ve got arguably the world’s best economic forecaster, Joe Brusuelas, back on the show to get his take on the global economy and what could be next for the US. Joe has studied the Chinese economy in-depth and sees a “debt and deleveraging period” forming. This is bad for Chinese investors, but will it affect the US housing market? Next, Joe speaks on the other global crises, from Israel to Ukraine to Iran and beyond. With our global reliance on importing commodities like wheat and oil, how risky are we getting with the massive Middle East and Eastern European conflicts? Finally, Joe touches on domestic trends, including one substantial economic insight that could point to a new era of economic productivity in the US. This could be game-changing for you if you own stocks, bonds, real estate, or any other US-based investments. What trend are we talking about? Stick around; we’re getting into it all in this episode! In This Episode We Cover: China’s “debt trap” and how they massively slowed down economic growth The “bad bank” solution that China could (but probably won’t) use to solve their housing crisis How the US and India could become the primary economic forces in the global economy The “risk matrix” and what could cause an oil crisis due to the Middle East conflict  How the US may use Russia’s assets against them in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict  A huge economic indicator pointing to a new era of productivity for the US economy And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Joe's Articles Joe's LinkedIn Joe's X/Twitter  BiggerPockets' Instagram Hear Our Last Interview with Joe On The “New Era” Of Higher Prices, Interest Rates, and Employment Is the Global Economy About to Collapse? Inside China’s Real Estate Crisis Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-196 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rent prices peaked in 2022 after a double-digit percentage run-up. Due to more household formation, disposable income, and remote work availability, Americans were doing whatever they could to upgrade their housing to bigger, better, and often more expensive options. But, after interest rates shot up, the economy began to cool, and work-from-home became a not-so-sure thing, Americans became more budget-conscious. As a result, vacancies rose, and rent prices began to fall. So, how close are we to seeing rent growth return? Apartment List’s senior housing economist, Chris Salviati, joins us to share what his team has seen in the nationwide rent data. Chris looks mostly at large apartment data—the sector that’s been hit the hardest in recent years. With multifamily properties struggling to find renters and lowering their asking prices to prompt demand, you’d think the market had found a bottom—but this isn’t the case. A tidal wave of multifamily inventory is about to come online, and when it does, multifamily investors will be forced to compete with the newest and most luxurious options on the market. Will this oversupply trickle down to single-family rentals, or will renters turn away from the A-class buildings in search of more affordable options? Chris gives us his thoughts, plus future rent growth predictions, in this episode! In This Episode We Cover: What happens to rent prices when 1,000,000 more multifamily units come online Markets that have the most oversupply and could see significant rent cuts The massive concessions multifamily apartments are giving new renters  When real estate investors can expect rent growth to pick back up  2024 rent price predictions and whether demand could come back How single-family rental prices will be affected by multifamily’s huge oversupply And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Chris' Articles and Reports Chris' LinkedIn Chris' X/Twitter BiggerPockets' Instagram Rents Show Biggest Decline in 3 Years—Should Landlords Panic? Multifamily Is at High Risk of Continuing Its Historic Crash in 2024—Here’s Why 2024 Rental Market Outlook: Is a Shift Coming? Check out more resources from this show on https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-195 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most real estate markets in America saw huge home price growth over the past five years. Ever since the pandemic, equity and appreciation have been slingshotted to new heights, with some housing markets having over FIFTY PERCENT home price appreciation in just a few years. Today, we’re touching on the four top appreciation markets in America, all of which saw massive price jumps over the past five years, and some are even still affordable! But, if you’re like most real estate investors, you’re screaming at your screen, “What about the cash flow? You can’t bet on appreciation!” Well, we’ve already read your mind as we get into a debate over whether or not appreciation SHOULD be accounted for before buying a property and whether or not it’s better than cash flow. Surprisingly, some of our appreciation-rich experts prefer cash flow, while our cash flow market investors prefer appreciation. Stick around as we dive into the top appreciation markets in America, which ones we’d invest in, which ones may be on a downward trend, and why many Americans love the mountains so much they secretly want to be ranchers instead of nine-to-five workers. In This Episode We Cover The top four appreciation and equity growth housing markets in America How work-from-home changed the housing landscape forever  Whether or not to underwrite for appreciation when analyzing your real estate deals The signs that your real estate market is about to experience explosive appreciation A cash flow vs. appreciation debate and the surprising choice most investors would make What you MUST do before you make an appreciation bet on a rental property or housing market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Cash Flow Isn’t Dead: 4 Markets With The Highest Rent-to-Price Around Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: What Experienced Investors Know About the Debate That You Don’t Books Mentioned in the Show Real Estate by the Numbers by Dave Meyer and J Scott Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-194 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which investing trends could make you wealthy in 2024? First, we had long-term rentals, then the BRRRR strategy, short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, syndications…the list goes on and on. And while trends come and go, acting on them at the right time could be your ticket to financial freedom. So, which trends are worth investing in this year, and which are dying out and should be avoided? We’re giving our takes on this episode. Some of the trends in this episode are brand new—only with advanced technology have these investments even been made possible, but some are trends you may already be part of. From room rentals to very flexible commercial investments, Elon Musk’s new affordable housing, and a way to “build” your own one percent rule properties, these trends have gone mostly unnoticed but are sure to catch fire in the coming years. But, some trends that exploded over the pandemic should be put to rest. These once cash-flowing investments reached their heyday in 2022 and 2023 and are slowly becoming lackluster (and often dangerous) investments for new investors. Which tactics are we talking about? Stick around to find out! In This Episode We Cover: Future real estate investing trends that could offer BIG cash flow in 2024 and 2025 The flexible commercial real estate investment that online businesses rely on to survive Kathy’s billion-dollar idea for a match-making app using this specific strategy How to maximize your dollar per square foot by renting out PARTS of your property The new smart homes that could finally solve the affordable housing problem How to create the one percent rule (EVEN in 2024) by building your own rentals Dying trends that are seeing low cash flow, high vacancies, and tough turnover And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Top 10 Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow in 2024 Cash Flow For Rental Properties: What is Average or Good? Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-193 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cash flow real estate is hard to find. In almost any big city, making financial freedom-producing cash flow is becoming a pipe dream. But that doesn’t mean there still aren’t pockets of cash flow throughout the United States; you just need to know where to find them. Thankfully, we’ve done the work for you, putting together a short list of cash-flowing real estate markets with the highest rents and lowest home prices. In this episode, we’re talking about cold, hard cash flow. More interested in building equity but still want some passive income on the side? We share four different strategies ANY investor can use to find cash-flowing rental properties in ANY market. Looking for a new market? You're in luck; we’ve got a list of four top cash-flowing real estate markets—but the real question is, would WE invest in them? Finally, we’ll share our takes on whether or not cash flow is crucial, especially as it becomes harder to find. You’ll see why Kathy and Henry have stopped caring so much about mailbox money and are focusing on something much more important when building wealth. In This Episode We Cover: The four ways to find real estate cash flow EVEN in an appreciation market The cash flow “situations” to look for whenever buying a new property The argument FOR using less debt, but the big downside to consider Four cash-flowing real estate markets with high rents and low home prices Whether or not WE think cash flow is crucial for investors in 2024 The one thing that made Kathy very wealthy and why she stopped searching so hard for cash flow  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Top 10 Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow in 2024 Cash Flow For Rental Properties: What is Average or Good? Books Mentioned in the Show Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth by Avery Carl 30-Day Stay  by Zeona McIntyre and Sarah Weaver Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-192 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is college worth it? Many Americans are beginning to boldly state, “Nope!” But does the growing anti-higher education sentiment point to facts or fiction around the cost of college? We invited Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, research professor and director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, to the show to give us up-to-date data on the true ROI of a college degree. With America’s shockingly low college graduation rate and student loans being one of the biggest limiting factors of financial freedom for many Americans, it’s understandable why so many people are skipping college to go straight into the workforce. But the data paints an entirely different picture. Those who opt out of the traditional four-year degree system could be making a massive mistake, one that could cost them seven figures in the long run. A sum that size could be the game changer for finding financial independence. In this show, we ask Dr. Carnevale about why college has gotten so expensive, the problem with freezing tuition, which majors make the most (and the least), and whether where you go to college even matters. Plus, he shares some shocking statistics about how much a degree is worth and why one group of Americans is ditching degrees in today’s strong economy. In This Episode We Cover: Keller Williams' settlement of $70M in the NAR agent commission lawsuit and what this means for the future of agent commissions  The rise of “niche” brokers and agents and why they may THRIVE in the coming years Our crucial advice for first-time homebuyers that you CANNOT miss Commercial real estate losses and how hard IS it to get an investor loan today? (this will surprise you) New jobs report numbers that took many economists by surprise and what effect it could have on future mortgage rates And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Hear Dave on The “BiggerPockets Money” Episodes About College Degree ROI: Is College Worth the Cost? This 30,000 Variable Study Says “Sometimes…” Why 40% of Master’s Degrees Aren’t Worth It Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Update: What Happens Now? Connect with Dr. Carnevale: Dr. Carnevale's LinkedIn The Chronicle of Higher Education Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-191 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you thought the NAR lawsuit coverage was over, Keller Williams agrees to settle for $70M, bringing a big blow to real estate agent commissions. How will this impact buyers and sellers, and are we entering a new age of home buying where only a fraction of the real estate agents exist? We’re getting into this headline and others affecting the housing market in BIG ways in this episode of On the Market. Some agents will thrive while others barely survive in a post-NAR lawsuit world as real estate agent commissions are threatened once again. But it isn’t only agents getting hit hard this week. Banks have been “rocked” by real estate losses, primarily commercial real estate, as loans come due, but investors aren’t able to pay. One bank saw its share price slide by more than fifty percent this month as earnings reports showed a major loss from lending this quarter. Finally, it wouldn’t be a headlines show if we didn’t touch on the jobs report. This month, we’re getting a mixed bag of good for the economy but bad for rates type of numbers. Jobs are growing, and the economy is still chugging along, but will this push rate cuts back as the Fed fails to find weakness in our economy? We’re giving you our thoughts on this episode! In This Episode We Cover: Keller Williams' settlement of $70M in the NAR agent commission lawsuit and what this means for the future of agent commissions  The rise of “niche” brokers and agents and why they may THRIVE in the coming years Our crucial advice for first-time homebuyers that you CANNOT miss  Commercial real estate losses and how hard IS it to get an investor loan today? (this will surprise you) New jobs report numbers that took many economists by surprise and what effect it could have on future mortgage rates  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram NAR Slapped with $1.8B Lawsuit Payout, Ripple Effects Could Be “Enormous” Articles from Today’s Show: Keller Williams Settlement Bank Losses January Jobs Report   Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-190 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed is putting us all in danger. With high rates, low inflation, a strong job market, and millions of Americans wishing they could buy a home (but can't), we're in a strange position. Buying a home is still unaffordable even with rising wages, but the Fed won't drop rates BECAUSE of rising wages and such strong job numbers. We're in a housing market stalemate, and all of this could have been avoided if the Fed stopped counting on old data to save them. You might think that these are wild claims, but thankfully, we've got the housing market expert of housing market experts on the show, Logan Mohtashami, to make his case. Logan's team at HousingWire tracks housing market data like no one else can. They have the most up-to-date metrics and the best forecasts in the industry and were right about this housing market, and the last one, the one before that, and…you get the point. It goes without saying Logan is the singular voice to trust when it comes to housing and the economy. Logan says the Fed is "playing with fire" by keeping mortgage rates as high as they are. They want to break the labor market, but with every number pointing to a return to normal, why should they? Logan gives his thoughts on why the Fed isn't dropping rates, the huge housing market mistake they're making, the metrics that could point to a disastrous labor market, and the harsh reality for first-time homebuyers. In This Episode We Cover: A normalizing job market and what could cause it to finally break  The Fed's massive mistake that is putting the housing market in danger Why the Fed won't lower mortgage rates yet and what they're waiting for  The devastating state of housing demand and why it shouldn't be like this in 2024 How lower-income households are getting hit the hardest, EVEN in an expanding economy  Bond market effects and why yields are staying so high  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram The Crash Predictors Are Wrong, Here’s Why Here’s What Will Cause Mortgage Rates to Finally Fall Is The Fed Moving Fast Enough to Save Us From a Recession? The “HousingWire” Housing Market Tracker Connect with Logan HousingWire Logan's Instagram: @logan_mohtashami Logan's LinkedIn Logan's Website Logan's X/Twitter: @LoganMohtashami Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-189 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s February, and you know what that means…Groundhog Day! Just kidding, it’s almost Super Bowl Sunday, so we’re tackling some of the top Super Bowl housing markets to see which ones make for a touchdown investment market and which don’t make the team. If you’ve ever wanted to own a rental property within driving distance of the biggest football game of the year, now’s your chance as we review four Super Bowl host cities and give our takes on their investing fundamentals. Dave and the panel will look at Tampa, Florida; Los Angeles, California; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Miami, Florida. One of these markets is an all-panel hit, while others boast distributing metrics that any investment property owner should look out for. We’ll review each market, sharing their metrics, best strategies, and whether our expert panel would invest in them. Plus, if you want to hear who WE’RE rooting for in Super Bowl LVIII, stick around, but please DON’T bet on it…we’re investing experts, NOT football experts.  In This Episode We Cover: Which Super Bowl real estate markets we’d invest in Kathy’s pick for a southern market with solid fundamentals and a rising population The pricey coastal market that might only be good for a quick flip but NOT long-term rentals Dave’s favorite sandwich city that has high cash flow but RISKY long-term potential  Rising insurance premiums turning this popular tourist destination into a dicey area to invest in A very one-sided prediction on who will win Super Bowl LVIII And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Meet Dave and The Other Hosts In Denver Hear Our Interview with Former NFL Player Devon Kennard Do College Football Towns Make the BEST Real Estate Investing Markets? Try Dave’s Favorite Sandwich in NOLA Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-188 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest real estate tax deduction is coming back. That’s right—100% bonus depreciation is almost cleared for a triumphant return as the House pushed a new tax bill to the Senate, one that includes some massive tax deduction potential for real estate investors and everyday Americans alike. So, why is this SUCH a big deal? We’ve got Brandon Hall, CPA, on to break down why bonus depreciation could save you tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars. Everyone knows that real estate boasts some of the best tax benefits of any investment in the nation. But, the one tax benefit to rule them all is almost always depreciation. This tax write-off lets you expense a portion of your property every year and can turn your real-life gain into a paper loss, so you keep your cash flow while avoiding taxes. But bonus depreciation is like regular depreciation on steroids. And the tax benefits can be massive. So, how do you take advantage of this huge tax write-off? What do you need to know BEFORE you take it? And should you hold off on filing before this new bill passes? We’ve got answers to all that and much more in this episode, so stick around! In This Episode We Cover: Four of the hottest housing markets in 2024 that we’d flip houses or long-term invest in The high-priced coastal market that we love…but wouldn’t buy rentals in A snowy northeast market that has low prices and big rent-by-the-room potential  A sleeper city with a big price tag but solid investing benefits The not-so-sexy market that made the number-one spot and surprised us all Unemployment rates, home prices, average rents, and top metrics you MUST check before investing And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram What Is Bonus Depreciation And How Does It Work? What is Rental Property Depreciation & How to Calculate It The Biggest Real Estate Tax Loophole You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of w/Brandon Hall Connect with Brandon: Brandon's BiggerPockets Profile Brandon's LinkedIn Brandon's Website Brandon's X/Twitter Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-187 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These hot housing markets could make any investor start to sweat. You’ve been longing for some cash flow connection, but your prayers have gone unanswered. You don’t know what you’re in the mood for—a quick flip or maybe something a bit more long-term. You’re hesitant to settle down with so many options around, but waiting won’t get you what you want. Worry not; we’ve brought the hottest housing markets to you this Valentine’s Day. Enough with the promiscuous property puns. We’re breaking down Yahoo Finance’s list of the hottest housing markets for 2024, going over their top picks and telling you where we’d swipe right or left. If you’ve never had the chance to online date, now is your time to feel the digital thrill as James, Kathy, and senior producer Kailyn Bennett become your investing BFFs for the next half hour, showing you which property market has potential and which deserves nothing more than a quick flip. Some of these markets may surprise you (they surprised us!) due to their underrated potential, but just because a housing market makes the top lists DOESN’T mean it’s the right market for you. So, which areas would we love to settle down with? Stick around; you’re about to find love, listings, and leases in these markets! In This Episode We Cover: Four of the hottest housing markets in 2024 that we’d flip houses or long-term invest in The high-priced coastal market that we love…but wouldn’t buy rentals in A snowy northeast market that has low prices and big rent-by-the-room potential  A sleeper city with a big price tag but solid investing benefits The not-so-sexy market that made the number-one spot and surprised us all Unemployment rates, home prices, average rents, and top metrics you MUST check before investing And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Yahoo Finance’s Top Housing Markets for 2024 Top 10 Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow in 2024 Master plan calls for more growth in downtown Toledo Connect with Kailyn: Kailyn's BiggerPockets Profile Kailyn's Instagram   Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-186 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know mortgage rates will fall this year, but how long will we have to wait? Will they get down to the fives or stay in the six-percent range? And even if the Fed lowers the federal funds rate, will this significantly impact mortgage rates? We brought on three elite lenders to get their takes on when rates will drop, how low they could go, and why waiting for lower rates is a riskier decision than you think. Caeli Ridge joins us again as our go-to investor-lender combo, and Krystle and Kenny Simpson, San Diego-based lenders, are on the show to give their viewpoints from the small investor and large commercial lens. Plus, these lenders are about to share the info on some investor loans that you may have NEVER known about—loans that other investors are taking advantage of TODAY to get deals done, even with high interest rates. Speaking of high interest rates, our lenders show mathematical proof that rates are NOT the defining factor of your real estate deal and how waiting for a half-percentage drop could cost you more than you think. Plus, the commercial real estate “bloodbath” coming for one certain sector unless local governments step in.  In This Episode We Cover: The investor loans that you’ve NEVER heard of that are being used TODAY to get deals done Mortgage rate predictions and how low rates could go by the end of 2024  The commercial real estate drop-off and why buying/selling has come to a halt  High-rate investor HELOCs you can get today that’ll cost you LESS than a thirty-year mortgage  Huge opportunity in commercial real estate as one sector becomes a “bloodbath” DSCR, non-QM, and other investor-only loans you can take advantage of NOW And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Hear Our Last Interview with Caeli Fannie Mae’s Mortgage Rate “Range” to Expect in 2024 and 2025 Connect with Caeli: Caeli's BiggerPockets Profile Caeli's Instagram Caeli's LinkedIn Caeli's Website Connect with Krystle and Kenny: Kenny BiggerPockets Profile Krystle's Instagram Kenny's Instagram Krystle's LinkedIn Kenny's LinkedIn Kenny's Twitter Website Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-185 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home prices will rise, home sales will jump, and mortgage rates will fall to a familiar range, according to Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. In their newest consumer sentiment survey, Fannie Mae points to a “tale of two housing markets” where both buyers and sellers are stuck. Rates aren’t low enough to get back into the housing market, and with prices set to rise, why should homeowners sell? Doug provides some incredible insight on today’s episode, explaining why housing market sentiment is still so low, what could boost homebuying demand, and where Fannie Mae expects mortgage rates to be in 2024 and 2025. If you’re praying for rates to hit the rock-bottom levels of 2020 and 2021, Doug has some news you NEED to hear. But rates and prices aren’t the only factors impacting buying/selling. Our huge undersupply of housing is making the market even more competitive as builders remain stuck, forced to pay high interest rates and high labor costs, all during a time when most of America doesn’t want to purchase. How do we get out of this housing market stalemate? Stick around as one of the top minds in housing gives us his answers. In This Episode We Cover: Fannie Mae’s newest housing market sentiment numbers and what they mean for buying/selling 2024 vs. 2008 and the factors causing so much property purchasing pessimism The mortgage rate “range” we can expect in 2024 and 2025 The three factors that MUST change if we’re to see a return back to a normal housing market  Recession indicators that are going off, EVEN with today’s solid economic growth The massive construction constraint that’s stopping more inventory from coming on the market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Where America’s Most Accurate Forecaster Sees Home Prices in 2024 w/Doug Duncan With Mortgage Rates Set To Drop, Will This Be the Year Sellers Come Back? HousingWire CEO: This Inventory Shortage Could Last Decades Fannie Mae’s Latest National Housing Survey Connect with Doug: Fannie Mae Doug’s LinkedIn Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-184 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “frozen” housing market is about to get blowtorched as competition is set to heat up in 2024. With lower mortgage rates, bigger investor tax benefits, positive economic sentiment, and tight inventory, homebuyers will need to act fast unless they want to make the same mistakes of 2021 and 2022. Are the bidding wars and price hikes coming back? Will we look back at 2023 as an “affordable” time to buy a house? Welcome to the first On the Market Headlines Rumble Show! We’re putting Dave, Henry, James, and Kathy in a metaphorical cage match as they each bring hard-hitting headlines to knock each other out with bigger and better news. No physical punches will be thrown, but psychological piledrivers will be aplenty in today’s show. We’ll talk about the “frozen” housing market reigniting in 2024 due to stiff competition, low inventory, and falling mortgage rates. Next, why Americans are giving up on college degrees and going straight into employment. A MASSIVE investor tax write-off could make a comeback as bonus depreciation goes BACK on the legislative table. Plus, why Blackstone, everyone’s favorite hedge fund, is buying BILLIONS of dollars in housing in the US and Canada.  In This Episode We Cover: Housing market competition and what could cause higher prices, bidding wars, and more seller power A 100% bonus depreciation comeback and whether investors should bet on bigger write-offs Sinking college confidence and the surprising statistics showing Americans’ lost faith in higher education New housing starts numbers that could signal even MORE competition to come Blackstone’s $3.5 BILLION bet on the American (and Canadian) housing market Newest consumer sentiment survey results showing a surprising change of tune for Americans And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Frozen Housing Market Invitation Homes Rent-Gouging Mortgage Applications Soar College Degrees Tax Breaks and Depreciation Single-Family Construction Starts Blackstone Consumer Sentiment Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-183 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “silent depression” is here. Just like in 1929, the American economy is ravaged by a declining GDP, plummeting asset prices, widespread unemployment, and a completely fractured banking system. Wait…are any of those things happening today? Not quite. But, according to social media, a “silent depression” is widespread across the American economy, with high inflation, limited wage growth, and low homeownership for millennials and Gen Z. To explain the “silent depression” trend, CNBC’s Jessica Dickler is on the show, giving her take on this trend and other popular economic trends across social media. We’ll get into why younger generations feel so bad about the economy, EVEN with strong financial fundamentals, the rising cost of living across the country, and whether or not economists agree with the “silent depression” theory. And if you want to see Dave get really fired up, prepare to hear his best “you darn kids!” impression as he explains why so many young Americans are tired of older generations holding so much of the wealth.  In This Episode We Cover The “silent depression” explained and why so many Americans are financially fearful How BAD is the American economy in 2024? (is it even bad at all?) Economic depressions vs. inflation and why the rising cost of living hits so hard  Explaining other popular TikTok trends like “loud budgeting” and “girl math” Social media vs. reality and why you can’t (always) trust the internet  Dave aging instantly by thirty years during an on-air rant  And So Much More! Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-182 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multifamily real estate has crashed, but we’re not at the bottom yet. With more debt coming due, expenses rising, incomes falling, and owners feeling desperate, there’s only so much longer that these high multifamily prices can last. Over the past year, expert multifamily investors like Brian Burke and Matt Faircloth have been sitting and waiting for a worthwhile deal to pop up, but after analyzing hundreds of properties, NOTHING would work. How bad IS the multifamily market right now? Brian and Matt are back on the podcast to give their take on the multifamily real estate market. Brian sees a “day of reckoning” coming for multifamily owners as low-interest debt comes due, banks get desperate to be paid, and investors run out of patience. On the other hand, Matt is a bit more optimistic but still thinks price cuts are coming as inexperienced and overconfident investors get pushed out of the market. So, how does this information help you build wealth? In this episode, Brian and Matt share the state of the 2024 multifamily market, explain exactly what they’ve been doing to find deals, and give their strategy for THIS year that you can copy to scoop up real estate deals at a steep discount. Wealth is built in the bad markets, so don’t skip out on this one! In This Episode We Cover: The state of multifamily real estate in 2024 and how low prices could go A “day of reckoning” coming for inexperienced/overleveraged multifamily owners Whether or not we’ve reached the bottom for multifamily price drops  What rookie real estate investors should do NOW to take advantage of this down market Rising mortgage rates and how increased costs have KILLED many multifamily deals Exactly what Brian and Matt are investing in during 2024 to make money no matter how the market moves And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Youtube Channel BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Pro Membership BiggerPockets Bookstore BiggerPockets Bootcamps BiggerPockets Podcast BiggerPockets Merch Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Learn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets Podcasts Get More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing Tools Find a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your Area Expand Your Investing Knowledge With the BiggerPockets Books Be a Guest on the BiggerPockets Podcast Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Join the BiggerPockets Virtual Summit Check Out Dave On the “On the Market” Podcast Top Multifamily Investors’ Advice for Buyers in 2023? DON’T Do It Books Mentioned in the Show Raising Private Capital by Matt Faircloth The Hands-Off Investor by Brian Burke Connect with Matt: Matt's BiggerPockets Profile Matt's Website Matt's Instagram Connect with Brian: Brian's BiggerPockets Profile Brian's Website Brian's Instagram Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-181 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tide may have finally turned for real estate investing and the housing market. After carefully tracking sentiment among small investors, Rick Sharga’s team at CJ Patrick Company has seen a BIG boost in optimism over the last quarter. It seems that betting on the housing market is back as improving investor sentiment and confidence pushes more and more people to go after rental property investing and house flipping. But which strategies will have the most explosive growth? We sat down to break the story with Rick on the newest Investor Sentiment Survey, what investors are feeling the most bullish about in the 2024 housing market, and the biggest concern investors have on their minds. And the data Rick shares isn’t just shown in the survey—it’s mirroring today’s market conditions. In James’ market alone, investor demand has quadrupled recently, showing a STRONG resurgence in a specific type of real estate investing.  We’ll walk through the new investor sentiment numbers, why house flipping activity could explode over the next year, one big risk hurting rental property investors, and where investing activity is pooling across the nation. In This Episode We Cover: Latest investor sentiment numbers and the one strategy that is about to have a BIG comeback The HUGE opportunity for rental property investing that most investors will miss How James made MORE money doing HALF as many flips in 2023  Low mortgage rate predictions and why investors need to get in BEFORE rates drop One serious hurdle that’s hurting rental property investors in 2024 And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Hear Our Last Interview with Rick on BiggerNews Home Prices May Have Bottomed Says New “Investor Sentiment Survey” w/Rick Sharga ATTOM’s Home Flipping Report Book Mentioned in the Show Start with Strategy with Dave Meyer Connect with Rick: Rick's LinkedIn Rick's X/Twitter Rick's Website Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-180 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now, many multifamily operators are scared. They’ve got debt due, higher vacancy rates than ever, and banks that could be coming for them at any second. And although a “soft landing” in the economy could help keep most multifamily operators from being foreclosed on—not everyone is safe. If you’re looking to invest in multifamily this year, there could be some big buying opportunities. To walk us through the state of the multifamily and commercial real estate market is CBRE’s Richard Barkham. Richard leads a team of six hundred research experts, all digging into the most up-to-date real estate data around. Today, Richard touches on the commercial real estate space, why prices AREN’T crashing, the sectors that will continue to struggle in 2024, and why the industry as a whole has remained so resilient, especially when no one expected it to be. We’ll also get into cap rate forecasts and how high they could get so prices finally come back down to earth. But that’s not all; Richard gives a rare take on why so many struggling multifamily investments DIDN’T get foreclosed on, whether or not the oversupply of multifamily could make trouble for residential buyers, and what will happen when the “wave” of multifamily construction hits. In This Episode We Cover: A 2024 commercial real estate update and whether or not a price crash is still on the table Rising vacancy rates and the commercial sectors that could get hit the hardest  Cap rate expansion and whether or not we’ll see price cuts this year Why Richard sees 2024 as a “year of opportunity” for multifamily investors States with the most multifamily construction that could see price cuts spill over into residential “Distressed” multifamily investors and why we WON’T see a wave of foreclosures  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Join the BiggerPockets Virtual Summit The “Doom Loop” That Could Crash Commercial Real Estate w/Richard Barkham Access CBRE’s Insights and Research Connect with Richard: Richard's CBRE's Profile Richard's LinkedIn Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-179 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans are convinced that today’s economy is bad…really bad. In fact, many of them think that this is the worst economic period in US history. Are they right, or are they just historically challenged? In today’s show, we’re going to touch on the good and the bad happening in the economy, from new job numbers to negative economic sentiment, corporate landlords who want you to live at work, and whether or not buying a house in 2024 is a smart move to make. With so many economists only a few short months ago predicting a recession in 2024, a surprising new jobs report has been released showing something nobody would have expected. Is this good for employees, or does this bring more power to the employer? Speaking of employers, how would you like Elon Musk to be your landlord? Well, if you work for Tesla, SpaceX, or The Boring Company, this could be your reality. And, if you’ve been on the fence about buying a home, our investing experts go through the pros and cons of purchasing in 2024. With less competition and rates forecasted to drop, now could be the final time to get a steal on your next real estate deal. But is locking in your price now your best bet? Stick around to find out! In This Episode We Cover: New jobs data and whether wages are growing, shrinking, or staying stagnant for Americans “Labor hoarding” and why top companies are paying to keep workers on call Why younger Americans believe now is the “worst economy in US history” The re-emergence of “company towns” and how Google, Meta, and Elon Musk could become your next landlord Why expert investors are buying now BEFORE mortgage rates go down And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram Here’s What the U.S. Consumer Tells Us About the State of the Economy Articles Mentioned in This Episode: Jobs Report Company Towns Buying in 2024 Home Prices Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-178 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to build a real estate portfolio or make more money off of your current portfolio, there are three steps you need to follow. Real estate investing experts who built massive passive income have used these three steps for decades without even knowing it. Now, Dave Meyer is sharing them with you so you can build wealth, find financial freedom, and live the life you love. In his newest book, Start with Strategy, Dave goes over three crucial steps that the most successful investors have taken either before or while building their real estate portfolios. Today, we’ll walk through all three steps, helping you design the life you want to live BEFORE you buy investment properties, pick out EXACTLY which properties will help you get there, and learn how to make the most money with the least properties possible. No matter what stage you’re at in your investing journey, these three steps can help you hit your goals MUCH faster. If you want to build wealth in 2024, pick up Start with Strategy and use code “START177” at checkout to get 10% off PLUS pre-order bonus content! In This Episode We Cover: Latest homeowner equity numbers that put owners and sellers in an even better position The most and least home-equity-rich housing markets in America Foreclosure risk and how “negative equity” completely flipped since the Great Recession The rise of “accidental investors” who are keeping more housing supply to themselves Molly’s strong mortgage rate prediction and where she thinks rates will be by the end of this year Whether or not equity could explode once again as buyers get back into the market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram Grab “Start with Strategy” and Use Code “START177” at checkout for 10% off! Every Strategy I Used To Build My Portfolio for Financial Independence Book Mentioned in the Show The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-177 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home equity just hit an all-time high for Americans. And while this is great for homeowners, what effects could this have on the housing market? Will house hoarding become a new trend as homeowners “lock in” with their rock-bottom mortgage rates? Will those who are equity-rich take their profits and move to cheaper markets, causing prices to skyrocket as they bid higher than local buyers can? Molly Boesel, Principal Economist at CoreLogic, is on to answer these questions and more! CoreLogic’s latest Homeowner Equity Insights report has a clear takeaway: Americans are equity rich—really equity rich. On average, American homeowners have hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting in home equity, with some of the priciest housing markets having millions! This is causing a new type of investor, the “accidental investor,” that could keep housing supply locked up. Molly gives her take on why so many homeowners are refusing to sell, whether or not mortgage rates will fall substantially next year, when refinancing will finally start to rise again, and if foreclosure risk is even a relevant worry in today’s rock-solid economy. In This Episode We Cover: Latest homeowner equity numbers that put owners and sellers in an even better position The most and least home-equity-rich housing markets in America Foreclosure risk and how “negative equity” completely flipped since the Great Recession The rise of “accidental investors” who are keeping more housing supply to themselves Molly’s strong mortgage rate prediction and where she thinks rates will be by the end of this year Whether or not equity could explode once again as buyers get back into the market And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Home Equity: What It Is, How To Calculate, & How To Use It Nearly Half of U.S. Mortgaged Homes Are Considered ‘Equity-Rich’ According to Report CoreLogic’s Latest “Homeowner Equity Insights” Report Connect with Molly: Molly's LinkedIn CoreLogic Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-176 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The housing market has two big problems: home prices and a lack of supply. With so few homes on the market, buyers have barely anything to choose from, and sellers remain in control. But how did we get to this point? Back in 2008, there were too many homes on the market, and we all know what happened to home prices. So how did we go from being oversupplied to undersupplied by MILLIONS of housing units so quickly? The answer is pretty simple. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, joins us again to give his take on the 2024 economy, the housing market, home prices, and our massive underbuilding problem. The last time Mark was on the show, he explained the “slowcession” that could have taken place in 2023. Instead, a roaring economy took off with low unemployment, high consumer spending, and real wealth increases for many Americans. But, as we head into 2024, there are still a couple of BIG problems: little-to-no housing supply and a polarizing presidential election of epic proportions. Both of these will have big impacts on the economy, and if you want to know what could be coming next, don’t miss this episode! In This Episode We Cover: The “rip-roaring” labor market and why unemployment has stayed so low Why middle and high-income households are thriving while low-income households are struggling even more The Fed’s recent rate pause and whether it was the right move for them to make The 2024 election and the huge effects it could have on the economy Our lopsided housing supply and why we’ve been building the wrong real estate for too long Marks’ 2024 home price predictions and why weak/flat pricing could be in our future And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Hear Our Last Episode with Mark on the US Bank Failures Home Building is Exploding, But Will it Solve Our Inventory Crisis? Connect with Mark: Economic View Mark's X/Twitter Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-175 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With doomsday headlines and lagging consumer confidence, how should you proceed in 2024? Time to get the advice of TWO senior economists! BiggerPockets’ Dave Meyer talks with ZILLOW’s Orphe Divounguy and REDFIN’s Chen Zhao to demystify the latest US economic indicators and provide you with strategies to thrive in this year’s housing market.  We’ll get into home prices, the incoming “affordability correction,” mortgage rate forecasts, and why next year could be significantly better for buyers. But that’s not all. Both Chen and Orphe share their outlook for the 2024 economy, the state of the American consumer, and what could happen as student loans kick back in, credit card delinquencies increase, and cash reserves run dry. Finally, we’ll end things with Chen and Orphe’s list of real estate markets to watch and the pricey areas that may see a revitalized post-pandemic boom. If you want to know what to expect, where to invest, and if the hot housing market will return in 2024, stick around! In This Episode We Cover: Redfin and Zillow’s 2024 housing market predictions  The “weakening” American consumer and what this means for homebuying 2024 mortgage rates, “disinflation,” and where we could end up next December The “affordability correction” that could help home buyers get their first house Riskiest real estate markets in America that could see HUGE price cuts Affordable markets to watch that have had rock-solid home prices And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Hear Past “On the Market” Episodes with Chen and Orphe: On The Market 151 with Chen On The Market 150 Orphe (Ep. 1) On The Market Orphe (Ep. 2) 2024 Housing Market Predictions: Home Prices, Interest Rates, & Opportunities Connect with Orphe: Orphe's LinkedIn Orphe's Research Tune into “Everyday Economics” with Orphe Connect with Chen: Economists Corner Chen’s LinkedIn Chen's Research Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-174 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a good real estate market? A stable or growing population, large employers nearby, tourism, and, as a bonus, college-educated residents. Put those all together, and you’ve just stumbled upon your next great real estate investing area: college football towns! After digging into the data, the On the Market panel discovered that many top college football markets aren’t just great for partying and tailgating; they’re also undeniably promising property markets! On today’s episode, Dave, Henry, James, and Kathy will uncover four of the BEST college football markets in the nation and share which ones they personally would invest in. Looking for cash flow? We’ve got a couple of markets. What about long-term appreciation? We have those, too! We even have one STRONG college football market that has seen prices drop off over the past two years, with HUGE potential for rising prices in the near future.  If you’ve been waiting to buy your first or next rental property but don’t know where to invest and which metrics to watch, this is THE episode to listen to. The On the Market panel will explain exactly how they analyze each market, which ones make sense for which investor, and why you’ll want to score a deal in these cities before it’s too late!  In This Episode We Cover: The four best real estate markets for cash flow, appreciation, and football  One expensive market with amazing house flipping profits and NO income tax  The boomtown market that's seeing BIG price drops but has massive appreciation potential  Two cash flow real estate markets with low home prices and strong populations  The metrics expert investors look at before they invest in ANY real estate market  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Investing in College Rental Property — Step-by-Step The 8 Best Housing Markets in The US For Low Prices and High Cash Flow Austin Price Decline Forecast Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-173 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans have been waiting for a recession to kick in for the past year. With consumer sentiment down and debt piling up, it’s understandable why so many feel like the worst is yet to come. But what if the “hard landing” everyone was so afraid of already happened without us even noticing it? Could a “rolling recession” be why the economy never crashed at once? We’ve got Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab’s Chief Investment Strategist, on the show to explain. In a new report, Liz Ann touches on the one industry that could get hit hardest in 2024, what will happen if the labor market starts to break, and why we aren’t out of the woods yet for another recession. In today’s show, she’ll detail her findings and explain why SO many Americans feel now is an economically dangerous time, even while hard data points to confident consumers. We’ll get Liz Ann’s take on the Fed rate cuts and whether or not they’ll even happen as the Fed eagerly awaits mortgage rate hike effects to finally kick in. Plus, recession indicators to watch in 2024 and why the bond markets could be pointing to something that no one else has been able to see.  In This Episode We Cover: The “rolling recession” and why a “hard landing” may have already hit One industry that could get hit HARD in 2024 if the labor market starts to weaken  Why we haven’t felt the full effect of the Fed’s rate hikes yet  Fed rate cut predictions and how long the Fed could continue to hold high rates  Recession indicators and what the bond market tells you that no one else is talking about And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Why 2023’s “Rolling Recession” is Almost Impossible to Predict BiggerNews: Soft Landing or Hard Recession? How to Build Wealth in Both U.S. Outlook: One Thing Leads to Another Connect with Liz: Liz's Insights Liz's LinkedIn Liz's X/Twitter   Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-172 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices