The Return of “Easy” Real Estate Deals? 2026 Could Get Even Better
On The Market
Being the Bank: Private Money Lending
James outlines why lending is attractive in 2025, stressing vetting operators and steady returns.
This might be the easiest time to find real estate deals in years—and early signs suggest 2026 could be even better.
The year is almost over, so today, we’re reviewing our favorite trends, tactics, and real estate investing strategies of 2025. Plus, many of them will last well into 2026. These are the things that we’re focusing on next year, and there’s a lot of good news for investors. This is shaping up to be one of the easiest times in years to find profitable real estate deals. But we’re not just talking rentals—we share a “mailbox money” investment that’s still holding strong in 2025 (and could in 2026).
Plus, Dave details a “slow” strategy that builds wealth with way less stress—one that both he and James are going all-in on. Tired of sharing your profits with the tax man? A massive tax benefit that returned this year will last into 2026, and Kathy is ready to take full advantage of it.
In This Episode We Cover
Why 2026 could be one of the easiest times to find real estate deals in years
Dave’s “slow” investing strategy is making (patient) investors rich into 2026
Don’t buy rentals! Be the bank instead with this strategy (sizable passive income)
Best tax break ever? It’s back, and it’s here to stay through 2026
Good news for first-time homebuyers, investors, and the entire country!
And So Much More!
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BiggerPockets Real Estate 1172 - How to Do a “Slow BRRRR” in 2025 (Better Than BRRRR)
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