BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Dive into the intricacies of the housing market's health, exploring five critical evaluation criteria. Discover how the market is normalizing post-pandemic with fluctuating inventory levels and demand. Gain insight into key indicators like supply and pricing dynamics amidst inflation. While there's cautious optimism for the future, challenges such as high interest rates and affordability remain pressing issues. Tune in for actionable tips on navigating investment opportunities despite market uncertainties!

Michael Zuber, founder of One Rental at a Time, shares insights on the shifting real estate landscape. He discusses the resurgence of a buyer's market where inventory is up and motivated sellers are willing to negotiate. Michael highlights specific areas ripe for investment in 2025, the importance of understanding property metrics, and effective negotiation strategies. They also introduce a new tool, BiggerDeals, which simplifies the search for cash-flowing properties, making it easier for investors to find lucrative deals.

Jeremy Taggart, a savvy investor and real estate agent from Pittsburgh, transformed a mere $6,000 into financial freedom in just six years. He reveals his innovative 'rinse and repeat' strategy for building a rental portfolio, even amidst setbacks like being fired from his job. Jeremy discusses house hacking, utilizing the BRRRR method to make tax-free profits, and the secrets to succeeding in Pittsburgh's cash-flowing market. His journey from humble beginnings to millionaire status offers inspiration and actionable insights for aspiring investors.

Expect significant mortgage rate fluctuations through 2025 driven by recession and inflation fears. Discover who really influences mortgage rates and gain insights on potential scenarios for both falling and rising rates. The discussion includes strategies for investing amidst uncertainty, as well as essential advice for home buyers. Learn about the pressures on the American economy, including tariffs and bond market dynamics, and why understanding these factors is crucial for building wealth in real estate.

Where would we invest in real estate if we could pick anywhere in the country? Even with many real estate markets stagnating, several markets are still primed for serious growth. Today, Ashley Kehr and Henry Washington join Dave to share the best markets to buy rental properties right now. These markets span coast-to-coast, and we curated a list of nine top markets with the highest potential across the nation. Want an affordable rental property with high rent prices? We’ve got plenty of places on the list. Looking for appreciating cities with super low vacancy so you’re never without renters? There are cities in this episode for you! We’ve even got markets that are great for fix and flips if you’re looking for some quick(er) cash! We broke the country into three zones: East, Central, and West. Each investor chose a market in each region that they would invest in TODAY, explaining why the market works, which strategy performs best there, the average home price, rent price, and economic data that makes it better than other cities in the region. Don’t know where to invest in 2025? After this episode, you’ll have nine great options!  In This Episode We Cover The manufacturing “sleeper” market with high employment and low home prices A “steady” Midwest city with a BIG new investment that could drive up demand  A super affordable Northeast city that is great for house flips (but maybe not for rentals) Looking for appreciation? This area has below-average home prices, but they could rise quickly  The best market for new builds just outside of a major metropolitan area HIGH rental demand here and why Dave regrets not investing in this market  And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1115 Interested 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

Join Jesse Walters, a real estate investor from Columbia, Missouri, who transitioned from coffee roasting to owning 11 rental units in just four years. He reveals how he leveraged his first small properties to acquire a fourplex with zero down. Jesse shares insights on navigating multifamily investments, why partnering with a licensed agent is beneficial, and innovative tools like PropStream to uncover off-market deals. With practical strategies for aspiring investors, he emphasizes that financial freedom starts with just one property.

The housing market could do something it’s never done before—permanently reverse. For as long as home prices have been recorded, they’ve always increased over time. But, with one of the largest generations, the Baby Boomers, aging out, and household formation shrinking as birth rates decline, we could face a new problem—insufficient demand.This is a huge problem for Millennials and the Gen Z generation since buying a house, the primary asset that makes up the majority of many Americans’ net worth, may not be the same wise financial decision as it was before. James Rodriguez joins us on the show to break down his recent article, The millennial homebuying predicament, and why buying a home may get easier for the younger generations, but it could come with less long-term payoff. For years, economists speculated that a “silver tsunami” would flood the housing market with inventory. What actually ensued, however, was more of a “silver glacier,” since we’re still millions of housing units short. But once these boomer-owned homes hit the market, will prices grow, stall, or decline? What happens to home prices if the population stagnates or reverses? Does buying a home become a riskier decision? James is on to help us answer these questions and share which homes could be the safest bet for long-term demand. In This Episode We CoverThe demographic dropoff that could transform the housing market forever Properties with the most (and least) demand as household sizes shrink With population concerns, does buying a house become a much riskier decision?The “silver glacier” that’s slowly melting and bringing inventory to the market Could immigration solve America’s population replacement problem?And So Much More!Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1113Interested 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

Zillow has revised its 2025 housing market forecast, predicting significant price declines across the U.S. Some regions may see drops of up to 10%, sparking debates among forecasters. The conversation dives into the causes behind these trends, including rising supply and economic uncertainties. Listeners learn about emerging opportunities for buyers and the importance of long-term investment strategies. As prices weaken, savvy investors are encouraged to focus on quality assets to build wealth.

Henry Washington, a savvy real estate investor known for uncovering high-equity deals, joins forces with fellow investors James Dainard, who specializes in creative strategies, and Kathy Fettke, an expert in new construction rentals. They share three compelling rental projects for 2025: a heavy rehab property doubling as a vacation home, a budget-friendly new build rental, and a creative land-banking deal in Seattle. Each strategy showcases how to thrive in today's market, proving that lucrative rental opportunities are still attainable for all investors.

Andrew Freed, a real estate investor who turned a single condo into a lucrative portfolio, shares his journey from just $50,000 to earning over $10,000 a month in four years. He emphasizes the power of recycling money through strategies like HELOCs and the BRRRR method. Andrew discusses the advantages of investing in multifamily properties and highlights the importance of selecting the right markets. His insights into mentorship, strategic upgrades, and effective management offer valuable lessons for aspiring investors.