BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast The 2025 Housing Market is Here! (What to Watch Starting NOW)
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Jan 1, 2025 
James Dainard, a savvy real estate investor and co-host of On the Market, joins Kathy Fettke, an expert in rental properties, and Henry Washington, who specializes in house hacking. They delve into the emerging opportunities in the 2025 housing market, emphasizing key economic indicators to watch. The trio shares investment strategies tailored to beginners versus seasoned investors, highlights the benefits of house hacking, and discusses their personal goals. Get ready to learn about dynamic paths to financial independence through real estate!
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House Hacking for Financial Freedom
- If you aim for financial independence, start by house hacking in your local area.
- Use homeowner occupied loans for multifamily properties and let renters pay your mortgage.
Get in the Game
- Get into real estate by using owner-occupied financing for cheaper rates and lower down payments.
- Let appreciation build equity, especially with potential inflation increasing housing costs.
Live-in Flip Strategy
- Utilize the "live-in flip" strategy: buy a property, live in it for two years while renovating, then sell for tax-free profit.
- Roll the tax savings into your next property, allowing you to buy something needing more work.