BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast The 2026 Housing Market is Here: 3 New Moves We’re Making This Year
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Jan 2, 2026 Kathy Fettke, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, shares her innovative strategies for optimizing rental portfolios using AI. She reveals her goal of increasing cash flow by 10% without acquiring more properties. The hosts discuss Henry's unique approach to debt reduction and portfolio stabilization instead of scaling. They explore the concept of building a fulfilling 'End Game' portfolio and highlight the importance of enjoying your investments. Personal aspirations also come into play, featuring travel goals and whimsical TV show ideas.
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Use AI To Audit And Optimize Portfolio
- Use AI to audit your entire portfolio by uploading bank statements, insurance binders, and operations data.
- Let AI flag underperformers and coverage gaps so you can optimize cash flow and risk management.
AI Helps But Still Requires Human Checks
- AI tools vary (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) and each has strengths; validation remains essential.
- The hosts use AI for research but still double-check outputs because models still make errors.
Optimization Beats Blind Scaling
- Optimizing existing assets can increase cash flow without buying more properties.
- Kathy aims to boost portfolio cash flow 10% by improving or exchanging underperforming holdings.