Navigating Mortgage Strategies in a Shifting Market

This chapter examines mortgage strategies in light of rising interest rates, advocating for fixed-rate options over adjustable-rate mortgages. It emphasizes the need for contingency plans in real estate investing, sharing insights on adaptable property designs and the importance of financial reserves for ensuring security amid market fluctuations.

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Everyone has housing market crash predictions. Some media outlets will tell you the sky is falling, real estate is on the edge of a cliff, and the whole world is turning upside down. Meanwhile, investors who made it out alive during the great recession see an oncoming housing correction as an opportunity, not a warning sign. Ever since we saw wild home appreciation in late 2020 and beyond, everyday investors have been asking: when is our time up?

David Greene, real estate investing expert (also agent, author, and podcast host), knows that people will get hurt if an economic crash does happen. But, he also knows that investors who have kept their expenses lean, saved when they could, and taken care of their assets, will probably ride the tide just fine. In this episode of Seeing Greene, David will answer one of the most asked questions: where do we go from here? He’ll also touch on whether or not to give up earnest money in a bad deal, when to replace big systems like an HVAC that is on its last legs, how to calculate ARV, and why adjustable-rate mortgages could spell disaster in 2022.

Want to ask David a question? If so, submit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot!

In This Episode We Cover:

What will happen to real estate if the US economy enters a recession

Whether or not short-term rentals and vacation rentals are at risk

How to calculate ARV (after repair value) and get estimates without breaking the bank

The best exit strategies to have when investing in real estate

How much in emergency reserves should you have when buying a rental

Adjustable-rate mortgages vs. fixed-rate mortgages and which wins in 2022

And So Much More!

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