Market Myths & Truths: Insight from REI Extraordinaire, Dr. Peter Linneman

One of the smartest things that real estate investors can do, to stay on top of the industry, is educate themselves about the markets and economy. Fortunately, even if numbers aren’t your strength, Dr. Peter Linneman has a great deal of insight to offer. Peter has founded several real estate investing companies throughout his career, including Linneman Associates. He’s also the Albert Sussman Emeritus Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Business Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. (Fancy, right?) Plus, Peter was named one of the “25 Most Influential People in Real Estate” by Realtor Magazine, and one of the “100 Most Powerful People in NY Real Estate” by the New York Observer.  It’s safe to say: Peter knows his stuff. In this interview, Peter shares his take on how the housing market has been held back by the Fed’s hyper-low interest rates, and how we’re in the process of getting caught up to current market-rates. Also, senior housing complexes/retirement communities have recently become a hot topic among real estate investors. Peter explains the demographics and numbers behind this strategy, and shares his take on whether investing in these properties now could be a profitable opportunity. So, find out: does the math add up?