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Want financial freedom? Dave Meyer and Henry Washington teach proven real estate strategies and share candid conversations with everyday investors building wealth in today’s market.
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You’ll Have Your 3 Best Investing Markets After This Episode
By the end of this episode, you’ll have (at least) three real estate markets you can invest in. How do we know? We chose our real estate investing markets the same way, and today we’re giving the framework to …
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By the end of this episode, you’ll have (at least) three real estate markets you can invest in. How do we know? We chose our real estate investing markets the same way, and today we’re giving the framework to you. And don’t worry, you’re not going to have to choose from 100+ cities—we’ll give you a list of 10 of the best cash-flowing real estate markets in America, and we’ll go from there.
There are close to 20,000 cities in the United States—you don’t need to analyze every single one to pick the perfect real estate investing market. Got a list of 10 or so you’re interested in (we’ll give you a list in this episode)? You’re set; now you can narrow it down to your top three markets. We’ll go over quick filters like distance, home prices, ease of investing, housing supply, competitive advantage, and whether jobs and population are growing.
From there, we'll cut your list in half, or hopefully whittle it way down. Now, it’s time to see if the city passes your vibe check. We’ll show you exactly how to do this, who to meet with if you’re visiting the market, which deals to browse, and where to tour to see what to invest in.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have three real estate markets to choose from—no more waiting, no more guessing.
In This Episode We Cover
Dave and Henry’s exact process for picking a new real estate market
Do you really need to visit your real estate market before you invest there?
The “competitive advantage” that can be a massive win when investing out-of-state
The first “filters” that can easily toss out markets that don’t fit your strategy
How to “vibe check” the market to make sure people like living there (and will keep going there)
And So Much More!
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Ramit Sethi: I Rent, Spend What I Want, and Still Got Rich.
Ramit Sethi did everything the financial “experts” said not to: he rented instead of buying, upgraded to new, expensive cars, spent plenty on luxury vacations, and still made millions in the process. And in a …
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Ramit Sethi did everything the financial “experts” said not to: he rented instead of buying, upgraded to new, expensive cars, spent plenty on luxury vacations, and still made millions in the process. And in a world where the economy feels more and more hopeless every day, Ramit says there is still an antidote to unnerving personal finances: set up your saving, investing, and spending on autopilot.
You've probably heard of Ramit: he wrote the bestseller I Will Teach You To Be Rich, created How to Get Rich on Netflix, and hosts the Money for Couples podcast. If there’s anyone who knows personal finance and how to optimize it, it’s Ramit.
And Ramit didn’t do this alone. In a world where couples often feel financially isolated from each other, Ramit developed a method that helps you and your partner build a rich life together—whatever that means to you: nice vacations, fancy cars, dinners out, or just a babysitter more than once every few weeks. This is all possible if you can get four key personal finance numbers in check—and Ramit is sharing them today.
In between, we’ll cover why Ramit refuses to stop renting (for now), why everyone is pushing primary homeownership down your throat, and the most common couples' money mistake that isn’t just derailing your rich life, but your relationship, too.
In This Episode We Cover
Why Ramit suggests renting instead of owning your house (and whether the numbers agree)
How to set up your saving and investing to be “automatic” so you build wealth in the background
The “worry-free” number that allows you to not even think when spending money
How to do a “rich life review” with your partner so you’re building wealth that actually gets used
Four numbers every single American should know to build bulletproof personal finances
Stop being cheap! Why your extreme “frugality” is costing you precious years (that you’ll probably regret)
And So Much More!
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He Replaced His $65,000 Salary with Rental Cash Flow (Starting with $2,500!)
Before real estate, Matt Krueger was making just $35,000 a year. He and his wife were barely getting by, and with a baby on the way, Matt needed to figure out how to get his income up. Fast. He turned to the …
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Before real estate, Matt Krueger was making just $35,000 a year. He and his wife were barely getting by, and with a baby on the way, Matt needed to figure out how to get his income up. Fast.
He turned to the one thing his in-laws had been preaching for years: real estate investing. There was just one tiny problem…He had no money!
So, Matt pinched pennies, scraped together the smallest down payment possible, and bought a cheap “grandma” house. He moved in, fixed it up, and a year later, rented it out. Then, he did it again. And again…and again.
Matt was crushing it with this investing strategy, adding hundreds in cash flow with each rental property. But his family wanted to settle down, so he stopped moving and started putting all of his profits and equity to work. Just a few years later, Matt completely replaced his salary and quit his W-2 job. And today, he’s sharing the full playbook that made it all possible.
In This Episode We Cover
How Matt went from making $35,000/year to quitting his job with rentals
How to build your real estate portfolio without a big bank account
Investing in “accommodation locations” versus “vacation destinations”
Tips and tricks for growing a successful social media brand
Practical ways to use your real estate business to benefit other people
And So Much More!
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6 (Real) Ways to Get a 6% Mortgage Rate in 2027
Mortgage rates are at their highest in years, but that doesn’t mean your mortgage rate has to be. You don’t have to settle for a 7% or 8% rate on your next rental—today we’re sharing six ways to get a 6% …
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Mortgage rates are at their highest in years, but that doesn’t mean your mortgage rate has to be. You don’t have to settle for a 7% or 8% rate on your next rental—today we’re sharing six ways to get a 6% mortgage rate (or lower) right now.
No matter what your lender tells you, there are multiple ways to lock in a lower mortgage rate for the life of your loan, or at least for the next few years. These methods can get you into the 4%, 5%, and 6% range, depending on how you use them. That can slash your mortgage payment by hundreds of dollars a month and make the difference between a deal that cash flows and one that bleeds money.
If you’re buying in this housing market, where sellers have few options and buyers hold much of the power, you may find it easier than you think to get a lower rate. In this episode, we’re walking through how to do it, from taking over someone else’s low rate to getting a seller to pay for your lower monthly payment!
In This Episode We Cover
How to get a 6% (or lower) mortgage rate in today’s housing market, regardless of what the Fed does
Rate buydowns 101: what they are, how they work, and how to get a seller to pay for it
The concession caps you must be aware of before you negotiate with a seller
Why builders are using lender relationships to get buyers rock-bottom rates
Seller has no other options? How to create the exact terms and rate you want
A legitimate way to take over someone else’s 3%-4% rate and keep it for yourself
And So Much More!
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Democrats Win the Midterms: What It Means for the Housing Market
The much-anticipated 2026 midterm elections are now over, giving us a glimpse into how the next two years will play out in American politics. While Democrats and Republicans remain divided on many important …
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The much-anticipated 2026 midterm elections are now over, giving us a glimpse into how the next two years will play out in American politics. While Democrats and Republicans remain divided on many important topics, one type of policy seems to have bipartisan support—could the latest round of elections be good for the housing market? Today, we’re breaking down exactly how the new lineup of senators, representatives, and local players could affect home prices, supply, demand, and your property taxes.
Earlier this year, we saw one of the biggest bipartisan housing bills signed into law—the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This bill expedited environmental reviews and preapproved building designs, plus it offered new lending rules that could help borrowers across the country; surprisingly, both Democrats and Republicans fought for it. Could more housing bills be signed into law during the next two years? If so, it’s these.
A massive boon for homeowners could happen in two ways: capital gains could be indexed to inflation so you’re not paying on purely paper gains, and the owner-occupied $250K/$500K exemption could be doubled to $500K/$1M. For anyone who owns property, these are huge changes. But that’s not all. The “Build More Agenda,” which has bipartisan support, could curb construction prices and finally allow ADUs to be federally financed.
We’ll get into those three new political pushes in more detail and talk about the sizable property tax changes that could affect you if you’re in a few specific states.
- The 2026 midterm election results and what they mean for the housing market
- Your capital gains tax bill could get cut BIG time (big news for homeowners if passed)
- The “Build More Agenda,” which is pushing for lower costs, ADU financing, and tariff relief
- A $1,000,000 tax break for owner-occupants?
- Where property taxes are getting cut, limited, or slowed way down
- The housing laws that will matter the most to where you’re investing
- And So Much More!
In This Episode We Cover
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How “Vibe” Investing Made Me $57,000 in Real Estate
When Obi Johns was a teenager, he saw his parents do something remarkable: they sold their home and made $150,000 from market appreciation alone. But then, months later, the investor who bought his childhood …
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When Obi Johns was a teenager, he saw his parents do something remarkable: they sold their home and made $150,000 from market appreciation alone. But then, months later, the investor who bought his childhood home sold it AGAIN for nearly $400,000 profit. Obi looked at his family and thought, “That should have been us.”
So, after graduating college with a degree he had little interest in, he quickly decided to get into the real estate game—but as an agent. As he grew, he saw his clients flipping houses and knew he wanted to do it, too, not just to make money, but to understand the buyer and seller in the transaction. Obi had zero experience, but he documented his first house flip on Instagram, which went viral overnight and led to 26 showings in a single day.
The best part? Obi didn’t use the copy-and-paste flipper finishes most buyers are tired of; he let his audience decide the design—and it worked. Obi walked away from that flip with a $40,000+ profit, and the next one was even bigger. Obi details his entire “vibe flipping” model to get over-asking offers in a matter of days, and how you can test as you invest in your first deals, too.
In This Episode We Cover
How “vibe” investing is making Obi much more money than stale, systematized flips
Going viral on your first real estate investment and when making content makes you money
Arguably the best first investment for a new (and young) real estate investor (5% down)
Is it worth getting your real estate license as an investor?
A $400,000 missed opportunity that changed Obi’s investing path forever
And So Much More!
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Is the Housing Market About to Crash? What the Data (Actually) Shows
Is the housing market going to crash? Everywhere you turn, there seems to be another headline forecasting the next housing market meltdown. But what’s behind all the noise? Actual data? Or just fearmongering? …
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Is the housing market going to crash? Everywhere you turn, there seems to be another headline forecasting the next housing market meltdown. But what’s behind all the noise? Actual data? Or just fearmongering?
If the housing market is going to collapse, real estate investors want to know, which is why we’re giving you the “crash math” on today’s show—the data that can help predict the likelihood of a housing crash.
There are a few key indicators that can tell us the direction of the housing market, and if we had all of them in 2008, we would have seen the writing on the wall. So today, we’ll comb through multiple data sets, show you which figures matter most, and share our own predictions about a potential crash.
We’ll even revisit the 2008 Financial Crisis, the warning signs most people missed, and the aftermath. Then, we’ll compare the numbers, trends, and patterns to what we’re seeing in 2026.
Most people agree that this real estate market feels “stuck.” But is this “Great Stall” the calm before the storm or simply a lull we have to ride out before things improve?
In This Episode We Cover
Six key indicators that can help predict a housing market crash
What would need to happen before the housing market is in (real) danger
Why the 2026 housing market isn’t anything like the 2008 housing crash
The “canary in the coal mine” all investors should be watching out for
The actual mechanics of a housing crash explained (“crash math”)
And So Much More!
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The New FIRE Movement That Includes Rentals w/Paula Pant
There’s a new FIRE movement—and this time, it includes real estate. You’ve probably heard of the FIRE movement before (financial independence, retire early). It’s a strategy that combines frugal living, saving …
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There’s a new FIRE movement—and this time, it includes real estate.
You’ve probably heard of the FIRE movement before (financial independence, retire early). It’s a strategy that combines frugal living, saving as much money as possible, and investing everything you can to retire early. The problem? Not many people we know want to “retire early” just to be stuck in a coupon-cutting life for decades.
What if you could achieve financial freedom while still traveling, going out to eat, buying the things you want, and not optimizing every single cent in your life? That’s where Afford Anything’s Paula Pant comes in, with her new “FIIRE” movement.
Paula tried the FIRE movement and accomplished the goal—ultimate time freedom. But, contrary to much FIRE advice, she built a small, powerful rental property portfolio, paid it off, reduced her risk, and now lives a wealthy life traveling the world, running her own business, and doing what she wants.
Today, Paula shares her new FIIRE strategy for financial freedom, why rental properties (preferably paid off) should play a part in yours, and why penny-pinching and saving as much money as possible will not get you the lifestyle you actually want.
In This Episode We Cover
Paula Pant’s new (upgraded) “FIIRE” movement for those who want to live a richer life
How Paula used just seven rental properties to make herself work-optional
Why your idea about “money” probably needs a rewiring before you can build wealth
You cannot save your way to wealth: how to increase your income so your life gets bigger
Why index funds and real estate deserve to be in your financial freedom portfolio
Do you need to pay off debt before investing in real estate?
And So Much More!
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Rentals Helped Me Quit My 14-Year Nursing Job (And Start My Own Business)
Have you ever thought, maybe real estate investing isn’t worth it anymore? Lindsay Barrientos didn’t start buying rentals after the 2008 crash or ride the low-interest-rate wave in 2021. She started in late …
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Have you ever thought, maybe real estate investing isn’t worth it anymore?
Lindsay Barrientos didn’t start buying rentals after the 2008 crash or ride the low-interest-rate wave in 2021. She started in late 2022, after home prices and interest rates had already spiked. But she knew about the long-term potential of real estate and trusted the process—buying one house at a time and banking the rental income for the next down payment.
Now, just four years later, Lindsay’s 12-property portfolio has given her the flexibility to go back to school, quit her grueling W-2 job, and start her own business. And she didn’t do anything the average investor can’t do today. She lives in a high-cost-of-living area, so she invests in a real estate market where her money goes further. Her properties are 2,000 miles away, so she leans into her investing team.
No “perfect” timing. No big bank account. Just a plan and simple, consistent action.
Whatever’s keeping you on the sidelines—prices, rates, the economy—Lindsay’s story may be the push you need to get started today.
In This Episode We Cover
How rentals helped Lindsay quit her 14-year hospital job (and start a business)
Scaling from zero to 12 rental properties in just four years
How to narrow down affordable real estate markets to invest in
The two-offer strategy that can help you buy more off-market deals
Key relationships that make investing out of state (much) easier
And So Much More!
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How Much Do Rental Properties Make? Real Numbers From Investors
How much do landlords make? Whether you want to own rentals or want to benchmark your property portfolio, this episode is for you. We’ve got four real rental properties with real rent, expenses, and cash flow …
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How much do landlords make? Whether you want to own rentals or want to benchmark your property portfolio, this episode is for you. We’ve got four real rental properties with real rent, expenses, and cash flow numbers to share. And this isn’t that fluffed-up “cash flow” number many investors claim—this is the real (as in taxable) cash flow for actual deals owned by friends of the podcast, Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf.
Amelia and Grace brought a variety of deals to share—from single-family homes to triplexes, some seller-financed, some with bank loans, some cash-flowing, and others…not so much. They’re sharing real purchase prices, rents, expenses, and cash flow numbers to show you the reality of investing in 2026.
We’ll talk about how Grace was able to land a 10% down (cash-flowing) duplex deal thanks to a local bank, the 0% interest seller financing loan Amelia picked up just by having a conversation, a “boring” stress-free rental that pays $250+/month in profit like clockwork, and why one of them sacrificed cash flow for a $42,000 (tax-free) payout!
These are real deals in affordable markets that investors still have access to—and we’re sharing exactly how much they make.
In This Episode We Cover
How much rental properties are making in 2026 (different properties, different financing)
The surprisingly obvious way to get a low down payment loan on your next rental
Scoring a 0% interest rate using the seller financing strategy
Why Amelia pays for her tenants’ utilities instead of billing them back
Buy more rentals or pay off your portfolio and why you don’t need to scale big to secure financial freedom
Is negative cash flow worth it? The scenario where it can make you wealthy
And So Much More!
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Was Dave Ramsey Right About Rentals? (Don’t Use Debt)
You want to buy a rental property, so you put 20% down and get a mortgage to cover the rest. This is how most investors buy real estate, but some (Dave Ramsey) think you can do it without debt—or at least less …
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You want to buy a rental property, so you put 20% down and get a mortgage to cover the rest. This is how most investors buy real estate, but some (Dave Ramsey) think you can do it without debt—or at least less of it. Can you actually build a real estate portfolio with cash? Will a shorter note kill your cash flow? Today, we’re putting these two investing philosophies to the test!
We’re answering more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums—this time, with help from Deandra McDonald, the investor who went from $4,000 to financial freedom with rental properties. After a debate on using leverage in real estate, we’ll field questions from a couple of self-managing landlords who are struggling with tenant screening and turnovers. Should you approve a “questionable” tenant if they’re pre-paying the year’s rent? How do you keep contractors on schedule when doing repairs?
If you’re trying to get into real estate investing with very little money, what should you do? We’ll discuss whether it’s better to raise capital from family and friends to invest today or hold off until you’ve saved up your own down payment. Finally, an investor wants to try their hand at hotel conversions. With this being right in Deandra’s wheelhouse, she shares the investing strategies that have (and haven’t) worked for her!
Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums!
In This Episode We Cover
Whether Dave Ramsey is right (or wrong) about using leverage in real estate
The easiest (and most difficult) aspects of rental turnovers
Common red (and green) flags to watch out for when screening tenants
How to come up with your first (or next) down payment from scratch
What to know before tackling a hotel conversion project
And So Much More!
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3 Paid-Off Rentals: The “Boring” (But Proven) Path to Financial Freedom
Financial freedom with three rental properties? It almost sounds too easy, but it’s reality for today’s guest, who went from making roughly $11 an hour to having more than enough cash flow to live on. With a …
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Financial freedom with three rental properties? It almost sounds too easy, but it’s reality for today’s guest, who went from making roughly $11 an hour to having more than enough cash flow to live on.
With a little hard work and discipline, Lucas Teague saved $10,000 to buy his very first rental property. He made several offers and heard plenty of “nos.” But he only needed one “yes.” And that first yes changed everything.
Lucas repeated the process: buy a “cheap” property, live in it, fix it up, and make tens of thousands of dollars. But instead of racing to build a massive real estate portfolio, Lucas settled on three rentals and started paying them off.
Now he’s almost completely debt-free and earns enough rental income to cover his family’s expenses and then some. Lucas has all that he needs. Now, he’s focused on a new objective: giving back. In this episode, he’s sharing an unconventional but proven path to financial freedom so YOU can do the same.
In This Episode We Cover
How Lucas achieved financial freedom with just three rentals
The advantages of holding onto your W-2 job while you invest
Good reasons to sell an investment property (even if it cash flows!)
Why you shouldn’t be afraid to make “lowball” offers
The AI tool Lucas uses to identify up-and-coming neighborhoods
And So Much More!
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20% of Homes See Price Cuts (Sellers Face Reality) | Oct. 2026 Housing Market Update
Seller desperation just hit a recent peak, creating a major buying opportunity in the housing market. Over 20% of properties saw a price cut in the past four weeks, and with mortgage rates only moving up …
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Seller desperation just hit a recent peak, creating a major buying opportunity in the housing market. Over 20% of properties saw a price cut in the past four weeks, and with mortgage rates only moving up, sellers are running out of options. Winter is coming, and with it, less demand—so what are sellers going to do? More price cuts could be in store.
We’re back with October’s housing market update! We’ve been saying for months that buying opportunities would get bigger, and we’re seeing it unfold in real time. Sellers are getting desperate and starting to cut prices at levels we haven’t seen in years. Fewer homes are changing hands, so buyers are getting their pick as deals sit on the market for months.
Dave is eyeing a specific set of homes as the biggest opportunity right now (and they’re on the market).
So what do you do if you’re ready to buy your next rental but don’t know if you’re catching a falling knife? Dave shares the properties he’s looking for, what he’s offering to get day-one equity, and whether the chances of a housing crash have gone up since our last report.
In This Episode We Cover
How to easily “filter” the homes with the most seller desperation (and get a steal of a deal)
Why home price cuts are rising and whether winter will bring even deeper discounts
The chance of this housing market correction becoming a full-on crash
Why Dave is looking for easily spottable, on-market properties to buy
How much to offer a seller if their home has been sitting on the market for months
And So Much More!
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From a $55K Rental to BiggerPockets CEO and Financial Freedom
16 years ago, Eric Augustyn had the same fear that keeps many of us up at night: What if I get fired? He had just survived the 2008 financial crash, and while lucky to have a job, Eric was nowhere near …
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16 years ago, Eric Augustyn had the same fear that keeps many of us up at night: What if I get fired? He had just survived the 2008 financial crash, and while lucky to have a job, Eric was nowhere near financial freedom. This reliance on his W-2 created a fire that pushed him to buy the one asset everyone was warning him about—rental properties. He found one of the cheapest rentals he could buy, and spent nights and weekends fixing it up to eke out a small profit.
And guess what? It worked.
After repeating the system for more than a decade, Eric now has a rental property portfolio that has given him true financial freedom, built on the pillars of cash flow, community, and continuous improvement. That made him the perfect choice as BiggerPockets’ new CEO, with the sole mission of helping you reach financial freedom through real estate (and have an easier time than he did).
Today, we get the story on Eric’s first rental and his current portfolio, why he does not self-manage his rentals, investing over 2,000 miles away, and what’s coming down the BiggerPockets pipeline that will make buying your first, or next, rental property easier.
In This Episode We Cover
How Eric went from a $55,000 townhome to becoming BiggerPockets CEO
New BiggerPockets features we’re building to make investing easier than ever before
Why hiring (the right) property managers is well worth the money
A low-money-down loan that changed everything for Eric’s real estate portfolio
How to invest out of state in the markets you actually enjoy visiting
New off-market properties being brought to BiggerPockets members
And So Much More!
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From $12/Hour to 3 Rental Properties and Traveling the World
Anyone can invest in real estate. You don’t need a fancy degree, a big bank account, or a high-paying job to get started. Arden Williams and his then-girlfriend were both making just $12 an hour when they …
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Anyone can invest in real estate. You don’t need a fancy degree, a big bank account, or a high-paying job to get started. Arden Williams and his then-girlfriend were both making just $12 an hour when they bought their first house.
How did they do it? They got uncomfortable, slashed their expenses, and threw every extra dollar toward a down payment. Then, they brought that same approach to real estate investing—jumping from one house hack to the next and sharing space with multiple tenants.
These “small” sacrifices paid off in a big way. Today, Arden owns three rental properties, and he just broke ground on his first accessory dwelling unit (ADU). But that’s not even the best part. With this simple strategy, Arden and his wife quit their jobs and used their rental income to fund a year-long trip around the world.
Whatever financial freedom means to you—retiring early, spending more time with family, or traveling the world—real estate makes it possible. And in this episode, Arden will give you a repeatable blueprint for building the life you’ve always wanted.
In This Episode We Cover
The strategy that allowed Arden and his wife to quit their jobs and travel the world
Two pain points that the house hacking strategy immediately resolves
The step-by-step process for adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property
Money-saving habits that helped Arden fund multiple down payments
Small sacrifices that (most) real estate investors don’t want to make (but definitely pay off)
And So Much More!
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The Lazy Investor’s Guide to Finding Rental Properties
This is how to find investment properties the lazy way. Many of us work full-time jobs, have kids, or juggle a lot of responsibilities, so we can’t dedicate days each week to finding rental properties to buy …
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This is how to find investment properties the lazy way. Many of us work full-time jobs, have kids, or juggle a lot of responsibilities, so we can’t dedicate days each week to finding rental properties to buy. Thankfully, you don’t have to. If you have even an hour or so to spare each week, you can use any of these five “lazy” methods to find your next investment property.
Henry is our go-to deal-finding expert and has bought over 100 houses using strategies just like these. These deal-finding tactics are so beginner-friendly that you can use many of them on your first real estate deal, with no prior experience. We’ll share how to find tenanted rental properties that can cash flow on day one, the secret behind getting agents to send you deals before the market sees them, how to make low offers en masse to get cheaper properties in any market, and how to get someone else to find the deals for you…for a fee.
Finally, if you want to organically, cheaply, and sustainably grow your rental property funnel so you’re always being shared on deals, we give you the step-by-step path to incentivize other investors in your area to shoot you properties for sale first.
Your next deal is closer than you think; here’s how to find it as a “lazy” investor.
In This Episode We Cover
How Henry scores rental properties for 40% off (routinely!) in his market
Exactly what to tell an agent so they send you “pocket listings” first
Getting on wholesalers’ lists so you’re constantly getting deals sent to your inbox
What to tell local investors in your area so they’ll send you deals or even referrals on contractors
A type of property that has tenants and management in place and is abundant for investors
And So Much More!
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Scott Galloway: Stop Being an Earner, Start Being an Owner
Get a good corporate job, save some money, and start investing ASAP. If you’re going to buy a house, do it here. That’s Scott Galloway’s advice, or, as you may know him, Prof. G. Entrepreneur, NYU Stern School …
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Get a good corporate job, save some money, and start investing ASAP. If you’re going to buy a house, do it here. That’s Scott Galloway’s advice, or, as you may know him, Prof. G. Entrepreneur, NYU Stern School of Business professor, and author of The Algebra of Wealth.
Scott has gotten wealthy three times because, per his own words, he’s gone broke twice. After launching numerous companies, working as an investment banker, and becoming a bestselling author, he’s earned the right to share his contrarian takes on what’s about to happen next, and how you can get wealthy even if it feels like the world is looking less optimistic by the day.
We cover everything: the chances of an economic crash, whether buying a house is worth it (and where), whether AI will actually pay off, and the wealth-building opportunity of a generation almost no one is paying attention to. Also, a rare take on why side hustling could be killing your ability to earn more income, instead of increasing it.
Even if you’ve got no assets to your name right now, Scott makes a strong case for how (and why) you should become an owner, not an earner, ASAP.
In This Episode We Cover
How to go from “earner” to “owner” and get on the wealth-building side of the economy
The five real estate markets Scott would be (and is) betting money on
A wealth-building opportunity that could make younger generations set for life
STOP doing side hustles? Where your extra effort should really be going
The wealth formula that’s so simple most will ignore it (and makes you happier)
And So Much More!
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You Don’t Need Dozens of Rentals to Reach Financial Freedom (He Tried It)
You don’t need to buy dozens of rental properties to have financial freedom. And if you ask today’s guest, less is usually more. For over a decade, John Crutchfield was in full-on acquisition mode. Despite …
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You don’t need to buy dozens of rental properties to have financial freedom. And if you ask today’s guest, less is usually more.
For over a decade, John Crutchfield was in full-on acquisition mode. Despite starting with very little money, he scaled to over 600 units across multiple states and tens of millions of dollars’ worth of real estate. He even quit his job to focus on his portfolio full-time!
But then the market changed. Interest rates spiked, debt became more expensive, and John’s expenses ballooned. He had overleveraged his real estate portfolio, and suddenly, owning more properties wasn’t really making him wealthier. So he did something he had spent years trying to avoid: he started selling. And in the process, John learned a painful lesson about building wealth: sometimes, having less can actually give you more.
In today’s episode, John shares some of the highs and lows from his own real estate investing journey, how he went about pruning his portfolio, and why the number of doors you own doesn’t matter nearly as much as the cash flow, value, and freedom each property provides.
In This Episode We Cover
Why John pruned his portfolio after scaling to over 600 rental units
When to buy more properties or pay off your mortgages
John’s step-by-step strategy for finding seller-financed deals
When to (and when not to) quit your job for full-time real estate investing
How to prevent lifestyle creep as your income increases
And So Much More!
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7 Real Estate Tax Benefits to Supercharge Your Rental Returns in 2027
We’re always talking about cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown, but tax benefits are some of the most understated and overlooked advantages of real estate investing. Do you want to pay less in taxes and …
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We’re always talking about cash flow, appreciation, and loan paydown, but tax benefits are some of the most understated and overlooked advantages of real estate investing. Do you want to pay less in taxes and keep more of your hard-earned money from the IRS? Dave’s bringing you seven of the best tax strategies that could help you save thousands each year!
Today, Dave’s breaking down an example property and putting each of these tax strategies to the test. We’ll look at how much money they could save you and how they fit into your overall investing strategy. From depreciation deductions that reduce your taxable rental income (on paper) to 1031 exchanges that help defer capital gains tax, there are options for every investor.
When used properly, these real estate tax deductions are completely legal and relatively easy to implement. But it’s up to you to actually use them! Whether you own a single rental property or a large real estate portfolio, put these tax strategies to work and allow your investments to compound even faster!
In This Episode We Cover
Seven real estate tax strategies that could put thousands back in your pocket
Two ways to defer capital gains taxes when you sell a rental property
How to offset your active income with real estate professional status (REPS)
How to accelerate depreciation deductions with a cost segregation study
Everyday operating expenses that often qualify as tax write-offs
And So Much More!
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Apolo Ohno’s “Patient” Real Estate Investing Approach for Financial Freedom
You don’t need to be the smartest person in the room to build wealth through real estate. But you do need patience, discipline, and a willingness to play the long game. Real estate won’t make you rich …
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You don’t need to be the smartest person in the room to build wealth through real estate. But you do need patience, discipline, and a willingness to play the long game. Real estate won’t make you rich overnight, but it’s incredibly forgiving—meaning you can make mistakes, lose money in the short term, and still come out on top.
Apolo Ohno understands this concept better than most, having dedicated his entire youth to becoming a short-track speed skater. He reached the pinnacle of the sport, competing in three Winter Olympic Games and taking home several medals.
But when his skating career ended 16 years ago, he faced a challenge he hadn’t trained for. He calls it the “great divorce”—separating from an identity that had shaped nearly every part of his life. Thankfully, many of the skills he had spent decades honing translated to real estate investing.
Now, Apolo operates at the intersection of high-performance business and wellness, helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals in a more sustainable way. And today, he’s sharing the lessons that helped him weather tough times, why your investing network is your single greatest advantage, and how to avoid burnout on the road to financial freedom.
In This Episode We Cover
Essential skills and habits of successful real estate investors
How to “hard pivot” from one career to real estate investing
How to find the best real estate deals through your investing network
Investing mistakes that cost Apolo money during the Great Financial Crisis
Why real estate is one of the “most forgiving” asset classes
And So Much More!
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He Sold His Car to Buy His First Property: Now He Owns 40 Rentals!
Lawrence “Landlord Larry” Guerguis thought he would spend the next 40 years of his life in finance. But one conversation with a regretful investment banker changed his life’s trajectory and set him on a path …
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Lawrence “Landlord Larry” Guerguis thought he would spend the next 40 years of his life in finance. But one conversation with a regretful investment banker changed his life’s trajectory and set him on a path toward financial freedom through real estate investing. Just three years later, he owns 40 rental properties producing thousands in monthly cash flow!
Once Larry realized the impact that rental properties could have on his wealth, time, lifestyle, and flexibility, he wasted no time in buying his first rental property. While still in college, he sold his car, scrounged together a down payment, and bought a duplex out in the Midwest. With proof of concept and a few hundred bucks lining his pockets each month, he went all-in on real estate. He’s since moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he’s built a real estate portfolio of 40 single-family homes (and counting!).
In today’s episode, he’s giving you all the secrets he’s used to buy deal after deal without having the W-2 income to qualify for traditional bank financing. From locking in better rents with Section 8 investing to building a brand that creates greater opportunities, Larry has found a formula that really works in 2026!
In This Episode We Cover
How Larry scaled to 40 rental properties in just three years
The wild strategy Larry used to find his first private money lender
How Larry funds his rental properties without the bank (or W-2 income!)
Using Section 8 investing to lock in higher rents
Using social media to find off-market properties and lenders
How to pick a more affordable real estate market to invest in
And So Much More!
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The Correction Will Get Even More Severe | Sept. 2026 Housing Market Update
More homes are for sale now than any time in the past six years. Mortgage rates just shot up to above 7% with no relief in sight. Markets are seeing (substantial) price cuts, and there could be much more to …
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More homes are for sale now than any time in the past six years. Mortgage rates just shot up to above 7% with no relief in sight. Markets are seeing (substantial) price cuts, and there could be much more to come this winter. So, is a crash on the way, or is this lukewarm correction simply becoming something stronger than we had imagined?
In this September 2026 housing market update, we’ll cover it all! First, we’ll talk about the massive change in mortgage rates this month, what’s caused it, and whether any relief is on the horizon. If rates stay high and more buyers are booted from the market, sellers will need to act—that means price cuts, concessions, and negotiating power for the buyers that remain.
But will this turn into a full-blown crash, or are there too many macroeconomic legs propping up the housing market? Dave gives his full risk report and shares where he thinks interest rates could end up hovering. Plus, the tactic he’s using to get 10%, 15%, or even 20% off real estate deals while sellers have their backs against the wall.
In This Episode We Cover
What caused mortgage rates to surge earlier this month to the 7%+ range
Why prices could drop even more in winter and the serious discounts Dave is finding
Some of the best and worst real estate markets in the U.S. (which are holding up?)
Chances of this market flipping from a correction to a housing market crash
What happens as buyers exit the market with the most homes for sale in six years?
And So Much More!
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How to Get 10%+ Off Your Next Real Estate Deal Right Now
Imagine getting 10% off your next rental property (on the low end). What about getting a rate in the 3% or 4% range, or putting only 5%-15% down on a property that’s not only affordable but also in the path of …
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Imagine getting 10% off your next rental property (on the low end). What about getting a rate in the 3% or 4% range, or putting only 5%-15% down on a property that’s not only affordable but also in the path of progress? As interest rates climb higher and buyers step back, investors have opportunities that haven’t been available in years, and in 2027, these opportunities could get even better.
Today, we’re talking with another rental property investing veteran (literally), Zach Lemaster. Zach spent years as an Air Force optometrist, using a 5%-down loan to kickstart his own investing journey. After buying properties every year, even while stationed across the country, Zach realized the massive effect rentals had on his net worth. He tried (and initially failed) at out-of-state investing before developing his own system to buy in the best markets with the best management so he could retire from his 9-5.
He did it, and in doing so created Rent to Retirement, one of the nation’s leading turnkey companies. Today, he’s sharing the actual strategy he’s personally using to get 10% (up to 15%) off rental properties, how he scores low (3%-4% range) interest rates, and builds his portfolio, and his customers’ portfolios, with loans as little as 5%-15% down.
The deals keep getting better for investors, and these might be some of the best we’ve seen.
In This Episode We Cover
How Zach replaced his optometrist salary with simple, high-demand rental properties
The real estate deals we’re seeing right now that are giving 10%+ discounts
Want financial freedom in a decade? Three steps Zach took to get there
The wrong way to invest out-of-state (and what to do instead)
How to use rental properties to offset some of your income taxes without being a real estate professional (REPS)
And So Much More!
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From a $200K Duplex to Replacing His 6-Figure Salary with Rental Properties
Real estate investing won’t make you rich overnight. But keep at it for long enough, and it will make you very wealthy. Philip Henry had been doing all the right things: buying a rental property every year …
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Real estate investing won’t make you rich overnight. But keep at it for long enough, and it will make you very wealthy.
Philip Henry had been doing all the right things: buying a rental property every year, renovating it, raising rent, and then rolling his home equity into the next deal. Yet after nearly 15 years, he had very little to show for it, and the stress and workload were beginning to take a toll on his health and relationships.
Right when others would have given up, the real estate deal of a lifetime landed right in Philip’s lap—a seven-figure, 31-unit rental property that would change his family’s future.
Now, Philip is financially free, has quit his W-2 job, and is building generational wealth with rental properties.
How did he do it? Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on the deal that changed everything and the strategies behind it: seller financing, other people’s money, and perhaps most importantly, the patience and persistence needed to win in real estate.
In This Episode We Cover
How Philip scaled from a $200,000 duplex to a $20,000,000 portfolio
Replacing his six-figure salary with rental property income
Taking down a $1,200,000 real estate deal without any of his own money
How to use creative financing to bring zero to the closing table
The secret to avoiding burnout on the road to financial freedom
Why you should pitch seller financing on every real estate deal
And So Much More!
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How to Buy Your First Small Multifamily Property This Year (2-4 Units)
This is how to buy a small multifamily rental property the right way. It’s not hard, it’s not complicated, and it’s (arguably) one of the best residential real estate investments to make right now. Why? Safer …
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This is how to buy a small multifamily rental property the right way. It’s not hard, it’s not complicated, and it’s (arguably) one of the best residential real estate investments to make right now. Why? Safer financing, faster scale, and bigger cash flow. Unlike single-family rentals, small multifamily real estate was designed to make you money, and the returns clearly show that.
So how do you get your first duplex, triplex, or quadplex this year? Today, Dave is walking through each step you need to take.
From finding small multifamily real estate deals to financing them with as little as 3.5% down, running the numbers using a rental property calculator, offering, negotiating, and getting your first rent check, this is how to buy a small multifamily the right way. Dave also shares some clear red flags to avoid and when to walk away from a property even if it fits your buy box.
Ready to build wealth with small multifamily? This is how you do it.
In This Episode We Cover
Why small multifamily rentals (2-4 units) easily beat single-family rentals
The low money down financing you can get on your next multifamily (3.5% down)
Choosing a market with affordable home prices, cash flow, and appreciation
How to negotiate with sellers on more than just price (and get your offer accepted)
Small multifamily red flags to avoid (they could cost you thousands)
Dave’s due diligence checklist to cover before you buy the property
And So Much More!
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Skip Single-Family? Why You Don’t Need to Start Small
Most investors follow the same path—buy a single-family rental, learn the ropes, and upgrade to small multifamily, slowly snowballing the portfolio. But what if you could take the leap from your first deal …
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Most investors follow the same path—buy a single-family rental, learn the ropes, and upgrade to small multifamily, slowly snowballing the portfolio. But what if you could take the leap from your first deal, skipping single-family entirely and buying a sizable rental property portfolio on investment #1? If you had no experience, it could change your life overnight—so is it worth it?
We’re back answering real questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, and we’ve got a special guest—Chauncey Pham, the making-six-figures-per-deal investor! First, an investor has enough cash to buy a decent-sized multifamily property. Should they skip single-family rentals and go straight into the big leagues on their first real estate investment? A young investor has $20K saved up but wants to know the best bet so he doesn’t get wiped out on his first rental property play.
Ever told your contractor your renovation budget is $70,000, and they conveniently tell you the work will cost $69,800? After hundreds of renovations, Henry and Chauncey know exactly what to say. Is getting your real estate license worth it, and if you do become an agent, how do you get your first leads and learn the ropes? As a broker, Chauncey knows why agents get caught up from the start.
Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums!
In This Episode We Cover
The best first rental property? Single-family vs. multifamily rentals
How to start investing with just $20K (and how to get even more money to invest)
Whether or not you should tell a contractor your renovation budget from the start
The single most crucial person to know (and have on your team) when investing in real estate
Why agents fail and the very false expectations people have when getting their license
And So Much More!
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I Started Buying Rentals at 46. By 50, They’ll Replace My Salary.
Kent Long wanted passive income. The problem? All those gurus and guides online were only selling a fantasy. The one thing that seemed to actually generate income: real estate. When a property that could easily …
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Kent Long wanted passive income. The problem? All those gurus and guides online were only selling a fantasy. The one thing that seemed to actually generate income: real estate. When a property that could easily be split into two units came on the market, Kent jumped at the chance. Little did he know this $14,000 down payment would become an entire real estate portfolio that would help him retire early from his job.
At 46, Kent bought his first rental property (just two years ago, in 2024). The purchase price? A mere $70,000. With a small renovation, this property began bringing in $3,000/month in rent and some serious cash flow. Now that there was home equity to pull from, it was time to repeat this system.
Kent has now done this same type of deal four times, going from zero units to 10 units in just two years. He’s even gotten his young son involved, helping his 20-year-old profit nearly $50,000 from a similar deal! Kent’s close to replacing his income and fully stepping away from his 9-5, reaching early retirement, and dedicating all his time to real estate. He started in 2024 when most people thought real estate investing was past its prime—according to Kent, we’re still not even close!
In This Episode We Cover
The affordable real estate market where you can pick up rentals for just $70,000
How to turn a big single-family home into a cash-flowing duplex or triplex
Using the BRRRR strategy to get paid to buy rental properties (seriously!)
When it’s smart to use a HELOC (home equity line of credit) as a down payment
How to pass down wealth and wisdom to your kids so they can reach financial freedom, too
And So Much More!
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High-ROI, Value-Add Renovations for Any Investor (and How Much They'll Cost)
Investors have used the same proven formula for decades: Buy a discounted property, renovate it, and increase its value by tens or sometimes even hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s a simple investing …
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Investors have used the same proven formula for decades: Buy a discounted property, renovate it, and increase its value by tens or sometimes even hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s a simple investing strategy, and yet it’s one of the best ways to get rich through real estate investing.
But there’s a catch that too many investors miss. You can’t renovate just anything; you have to renovate the right things. After over 100 real estate deals, Henry knows exactly what moves the needle, and in part two of our series on estimating rehab costs, we’re showing you what to prioritize on your next renovation project.
First, we’ll walk you through the typical “moneymakers”—kitchens and bathrooms—what to improve, what not to improve, and what you should budget for these updates. But then, we’ll share three upgrades many investors never think about, yet they can have the greatest impact on property value (and rents!).
Whether you’re flipping houses or updating a rental property, this is the exact value-add playbook you should be using in 2026!
In This Episode We Cover
High-ROI renovations to prioritize on every investment property
Low-cost upgrades that can add value to your rental property
What actually makes a difference when updating kitchens and bathrooms
The typical cost of a cosmetic kitchen or bathroom renovation
Common renovation mistakes that will make your bathroom look “cheap”
And So Much More!
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The “Big 5" Systems You Can’t Afford to Overlook When Buying a Rental
A real estate deal may look like a home run on paper, but you can’t know for certain until you’ve walked the property and uncovered exactly what needs to be fixed! Budgeting for renovations is one of the things …
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A real estate deal may look like a home run on paper, but you can’t know for certain until you’ve walked the property and uncovered exactly what needs to be fixed!
Budgeting for renovations is one of the things that trips new investors up, which is why we’re bringing you a two-part series on estimating rehab costs. In part one, we’re taking a deep dive into the “big five”—the five major home systems that can make or break your next investment. We’re covering everything from roof to foundation, and even a bonus sixth system that’s much more costly to replace than you probably think.
These are the line items that strike fear into investors due to their potentially high price tags. But rather than passing on a great deal, you’ll learn exactly what to look for when inspecting these systems, how much it costs to repair or replace them, and when to bring in an expert.
Whether you’re flipping houses or making improvements to raise rents, these are the tips and tricks you need to accurately create your budget, avoid expensive surprises, and ensure you’re buying a great property—not a money pit!
In This Episode We Cover
The “big five” systems to check (thoroughly) when walking a property
How to spot when a roof has “failed” and needs to be replaced
Two telltale signs that you should replace a home’s windows
The number one mistake investors make when estimating foundation repairs
How much it actually costs to fully replumb your property
Dangerous electrical issues that require immediate attention
And So Much More!
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JPMorgan's $750B Bet on the Housing Market
JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is gearing up to lend and invest in a huge way …
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JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is gearing up to lend and invest in a huge way. Could this be a sign that those who buy now will be thanking themselves in the years to come? We’re getting into the details in today’s show.
On the Market is here with a housing market update! First, we’re touching on whether or not the market has already peaked in 2026. We still have four full months left in the year, but with home sales falling in July, it could signal that the hot summer is starting to cool. But a surprising type of home is still selling fast—it’s not the newly renovated house flip—it’s the ugly, outdated home next door. Why? We’re explaining in this episode.
JPMorgan Chase makes a $750B bet on housing, signaling that America’s largest bank is bullish on a certain type of real estate. Finally, the latest inflation rate update—the CPI (consumer price index) stayed in check last month, but is it enough to stop the Federal Reserve from raising rates?
In This Episode We Cover
Inside JPMorgan Chase’s $750B investment into affordable housing
The latest inflation rate update and what it could mean for your interest rate
Why buyers don’t want your renovated home (they want the ugly one next door)
A new 2026 home sale prediction and whether or not prices are still rising
Two types of homes that are selling fast in 2026 (and why yours might not be)
And So Much More!
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