Dave Meyer, the VP of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets, joins Scott to discuss the state of play of US residential and commercial real estate, how to think about investing in various real estate markets, and his predictions for the year ahead. Follow Dave on Instagram @thedatadeli.Scott opens with his thoughts on population decline, and how our nation needs to make it more appealing and affordable for people to have children. Algebra of Happiness: check in with your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Meyer, real estate investor and author of Start with Strategy, joins the podcast to discuss the housing market, tips for investors, and his new book. Topics include entering real estate without formal education, affordability and demand in the market, maximizing ROI, tenant screenings, and the importance of strategy in investing.

Financial freedom is the goal we’re all after. Whether you want to replace your nine-to-five income, retire your spouse or family members, spend more time with your loved ones, or just have enough money to travel the world, reaching financial independence is truly the American dream. And the wisest, most stable way to find financial freedom? Real estate investing! For generations, rental property investing has been the foundation of many millionaires’ portfolios, and you can repeat their path with four simple steps.To give you the complete rundown on the four steps to financial freedom, we’ve got Dave Meyer, VP of Data and Analytics and host of On the Market, on the show. Dave embodies the financially-free life most people dream of. He lives abroad, chooses to work, and eats copious amounts of sandwiches every day. But what most people don’t see is the decade of hard work and dedication that Dave put in to get up to this point. Dave will explain exactly how to calculate the passive income you need to find financial freedom, where to start investing in real estate, how to analyze a real estate deal from scratch, and the one tool that EVERY investor can use to build a rental property portfolio faster.If you want to become a real estate pro in 2023, sign up for BiggerPockets Pro and use code “ANALYSIS20” for a special discount. In This Episode We CoverHow to achieve financial freedom through real estate in 2023 Calculating your FI number and setting the RIGHT type of real estate goalsPicking your real estate market and metrics you MUST use when researching Finding real estate deals and the LAPS funnel professional investors use to find perfect propertiesHow to analyze a real estate deal in minutes using the BiggerPockets rental property calculator Cash flow vs. appreciation and which you should pick when deciding on your investment strategy And So Much More!Click here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-742Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Trench and Dave Meyer from Bigger Pockets join the debate on whether stocks or real estate is a better investment. They discuss the benefits and risks of both options, including long-term returns, leveraging, diversification, and time commitment. The speakers highlight the importance of positive cash flow in real estate, while contrasting the flexibility of stock investments. The episode dives into comparing startup costs, investment strategies, and wealth management approaches in both markets.

Learn how to start investing in real estate with $10,000 and a median-income job from Dave Meyer, David Greene, and Rob Abasolo. They discuss beginner-friendly ways to build a real estate portfolio, using $10,000 wisely, beginner investing strategies, and leveraging other people's money. Get tips on starting from scratch in real estate investing even with limited savings.

We’ve got 2024 housing market predictions coming up in this episode. But don’t worry, David and Rob haven’t put their careers on the line to try and guess where home prices will be next year. Instead, we brought the expert panel from On the Market to give their best real estate predictions so David and Rob remain safe in the eyes of our darling listeners. Dave Meyer, host of On the Market and BiggerPockets VP of Data and Analytics, recaps the 2023 housing market and tells us what (and where) to look for as the year’s second half begins.Dave and the expert investor panel will review everything that happened over the past six months in real estate. From home prices correcting and failing to crash to inventory falling back down to historic lows, days on market dwindling, and the “lock-in effect” for homeowners, the 2023 housing market turned out to be nothing we would have expected. But is there hope for rental property owners and real estate investors?To answer that, our guests will give their mortgage rate, recession, and home price predictions. But that’s not all. They’ll also uncover some of the most underrated real estate markets across the nation, all showing strong signs of growth and huge profit potential. Get in before the masses do, and for more up-to-date real estate data, check out On the Market! In This Episode We Cover:The housing market correction explained and why we never had the crash so many predicted Inventory updates and why homeowners are too “locked-in” to sell their homesMortgage rate predictions and where we could see rates end up in 2024 Home price forecasts and why one expert guest still thinks we’ll see sizable price jumpsThree “under the radar” real estate markets that you’ve (probably) never heard of The #1 place to live in the US that has homes for half the US average! And So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an AgentFind a LenderBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets MerchListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaListen to The “On The Market” Podcast Wherever You Listen to Podcasts:BiggerPocketsApple PodcastsSpotifySubscribe to the “On the Market” YouTube ChannelThe BIG Economic Implications of US Bank Failures w/Mark ZandiNW Arkansas Skyline ReportsConnect with Dave, Kathy, Henry, & James:Dave's BiggerPockets ProfileDave's InstagramHenry's BiggerPockets ProfileHenry's InstagramHenry's WebsiteJames' BiggerPockets ProfileJames' InstagramJames' WebsiteKathy's BiggerPockets ProfileKathy's InstagramKathy's WebsiteClick here to listen to the full episode: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-796Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing how to buy your first rental property can be the difference between you building a life of financial freedom or merely treading water working for active income. The life of a real estate investor isn’t glamorous, but it leads to generational wealth, time freedom, and the ability to do what you want, when you want, with who you want. The first step to becoming a real estate investor is buying your first real estate deal. This first step is where ninety-nine percent of people stop, but it’s where you will start.Dave Meyer, VP of Data and Analytics and host of On The Market, has built a financial freedom-permitting property portfolio over the last decade. He doesn’t have thousands of units, but even with his medium-sized portfolio, he’s been able to travel the world, live abroad, and continuously build wealth. He’s here to teach you exactly how to do the same by buying your first, second, or third real estate deal in the next 365 days!If you’re able to do so, you will see your life start to change before your eyes. Money will be easier to find, deals will come your way, and passive income streams will be dug in your direction. If you’re able to buy your first (or next) deal like Dave describes, put systems in place for future purchases, and slowly build a team around you, your dream rental property portfolio won’t be too far away.In This Episode We Cover:The 3 “Ds” of real estate investing and how to get over their obstaclesWhy every smart investor continues to buy even in murky housing markets like todayBuilding the “LAPS” funnel that will send real estate deals your wayHow to analyze a rental property for free using the BiggerPockets rental property calculatorThe different types of ways you can buy real estate with no money down Why the first three real estate deals matter more than most people thinkAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastGet Your Ticket for BPCon 2022Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaDavid's BiggerPockets ProfileDavid's InstagramListen to Dave on The “On The Market” Podcast: Spotify, Apple Podcast, & BiggerPocketsBiggerPockets Rental Property CalculatorBiggerPockets Rent EstimatorBiggerPockets Agent FinderBiggerPockets Deals for SaleAlready a Pro Member? Use Code “PRORENTAL” to Get All the Upgrades Mentioned in This VideoBooks Mentioned in the ShowReal Estate By The Numbers by Dave MeyerBRRRR by David GreeneConnect with Dave:Dave's BiggerPockets ProfileDave's InstagramClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-640Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate at BiggerPockets, shares expert insights on finding lucrative real estate deals. He reveals five essential steps to streamline your investment search and discusses the importance of building a 'buy box' to focus your efforts. Learn how to network effectively to receive investment opportunities directly from other investors and agents. Plus, discover how to swiftly analyze rental properties using BiggerPockets' calculators. This conversation is packed with valuable strategies for both new and seasoned investors!

Expert investors Dave Meyer, James Dainard, and Kathy Fettke discuss the 1% rule in real estate investing, building vs buying houses, using HELOCs vs DSCR loans, and selecting lucrative real estate markets. They debunk old advice, share personal experiences, and emphasize the importance of comprehensive financial analysis and assembling a competent team for deal evaluation.

Learn how to escape the 9-5 grind with real estate investing as experts share strategies for building wealth, creating cash flow, and choosing the best investments. Dive into the reality of full-time real estate investing, including the challenges and hard work that come with it. Discover the benefits of house hacking, diverse investment strategies, and the importance of aligning investments with personal goals.