BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Want to Buy Real Estate in 2025? Listen to This FIRST (Best Advice of 2024)

Dec 23, 2024

Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, shares honest insights on navigating today’s high-cost real estate market. Chad Carson reveals how a small portfolio can lead to financial freedom, debunking the myth that you need many rentals. Ashley Kehr offers beginner-friendly tactics for investing with just $50,000, while Henry Washington highlights the importance of choosing the right markets. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of political changes on the housing landscape, making it a must-listen for future investors!

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Quick takeaways

Investors should adopt a long-term perspective and proactively seek local market opportunities to navigate the evolving real estate landscape.

Creative financing methods and innovative approaches, like house hacking and short-term rentals, can help new investors generate positive returns despite economic challenges.

Understanding macroeconomic policies and market dynamics is crucial, as political developments can significantly impact investor confidence and housing supply.

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Real Estate Market Trends in 2024

Current trends in the real estate market highlight the challenges and opportunities for investors as they approach 2025. Strategies that worked in prior years are no longer as effective, and there is a pressing need for investors to adopt a long-term outlook. Real estate remains a viable investment if investors are proactive, seek out local market opportunities, and manage their resources effectively. A comprehensive understanding of market dynamics will be crucial for successful investing in the evolving landscape ahead.

Intro

4min

Navigating Real Estate Evolution

17min

Investing for Peace of Mind

7min

Investing Wisely: Insights for New Real Estate Investors

11min

Smart Start in Real Estate Investing

11min

Navigating Real Estate Markets

13min

Tariffs and Economic Consequences

7min

Year-End Recap and Future Outlook

2min

Want to invest in real estate in 2025? Then this is the show to listen to. We’ve had some phenomenal guests on the show this past year. This time, we rounded up our favorite tips from them, ranging from starting with $50,000, which markets to buy in, and how to retire early with fewer rentals, and compiled them into one life-changing episode. These were the episodes you all loved the most, so we’re taking the golden nuggets and giving them to you today!

Is it still worth it to invest in real estate when prices are so high, and affordability is so low? CEO of BiggerPockets, Scott Trench, gives his honest, raw opinion. Next, two investors who retired with small real estate portfolios share why you DON’T need dozens of rental properties to reach financial freedom. You might need just one! Plus, we’ll show YOU the best way to start investing with $50,000.

Finally, we’re breaking down the real estate markets we believe are the best for beginners and the ones with the most bang for your buck. Will Trump’s housing policies change the market? What will tariffs and tax cuts do to real estate? Stick around; we also share our thoughts on Trump’s 2025 plans!

In This Episode We Cover:

How to retire early with fewer rental properties by building a “small and mighty” real estate portfolio

Why this expert investor only has ONE rental property (and doesn’t plan to buy more)

How to invest in real estate with just $50,000 (beginner-friendly tactics!)

The best real estate investing markets that we’d start in if we were beginners

What the Trump administration’s proposals could mean for the housing market

And So Much More!

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