BiggerPockets Daily

Today's Buying Opportunity That Looks Like 2012

Apr 1, 2025
Thinking of real estate? The multifamily market might be your golden ticket! Prices have plummeted over 23% since last year, but signs of recovery are emerging. Rents are on the rise while supply diminishes, making this a prime time for savvy investors. Learn strategies to capitalize on cap rates and dive into recession-resistant opportunities, including mobile home parks. With entry as low as $5K, discover how today’s market echoes the promising days of 2012!
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Multifamily's 2012 Moment

  • Multifamily real estate may be mirroring the 2012 single-family market crash, presenting a buying opportunity.
  • Prices have dropped 23.5% from their peak, similar to the 27.5% drop in single-family homes in 2012.
INSIGHT

Bleak Sentiment Parallels 2012

  • Negative sentiment surrounds multifamily, similar to the 2011-2012 single-family market.
  • This contrarian indicator, as highlighted by Warren Buffett's wisdom, suggests a potential buying opportunity.
INSIGHT

Plunging Construction Starts

  • Multifamily construction starts have plummeted by 25%, mirroring the oversupply seen in single-family during its downturn.
  • This decrease in new units could eventually lead to a market rebound as supply diminishes.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app