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The real estate industry changes daily, but you don’t need hours of research to stay ahead of the curve. In just fifteen minutes every morning, BiggerPockets Daily gives you the key insights, news, and strategies you need to stay informed and invest smarter. From mortgage rate updates to breaking news stories, changing housing laws, and more, BiggerPockets Daily delivers what you need to know.
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Mar 23, 2025 • 13min
6 Ways to Invest Out-of-State
Discover six savvy strategies for out-of-state real estate investing, from land flipping to turnkey rentals. Learn how to navigate the world of vacation properties while avoiding emotional traps. The discussion emphasizes the importance of analyzing financial metrics objectively. Explore passive investment options like syndications, revealing how savvy investors capitalize on cash flow and tax benefits while diversifying their portfolios for maximum returns.

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Mar 22, 2025 • 12min
7 Barriers Keeping Investors From Financial Freedom
Explore the surprising barriers that keep investors from achieving financial freedom. Discover how purposeless spending can derail your goals and learn the importance of aligning your expenses with your values. Delve into critical obstacles like using smart debt and the necessity of estate planning. Personal stories illustrate how understanding these barriers can pave the way to wealth for future generations, ensuring you navigate around hidden costs effectively.

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Mar 21, 2025 • 21min
The Fed Downplays Volatility As Home Sales Beat Expectations
Recent data reveals a surprising 4.2% rise in existing home sales, despite some regional fluctuations. The housing market is showing signs of revitalization with an increase in inventory and a steady influx of first-time buyers. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady, offering a calm outlook amidst economic uncertainties. This discussion also touches on the impact of tariffs and inflation on housing affordability, painting a dynamic picture of the evolving real estate landscape.

Mar 20, 2025 • 16min
Home Price Growth Slows Down as the Fed Makes Decision
The housing market is experiencing a slowdown in price growth, with some cities like Florida and Texas seeing declines. We explore the shift towards a buyer's market, while intriguing developments in Detroit offer a contrast. Rising mortgage rates and affordability issues pose challenges, as we dissect the future of home sales and rent increases. Additionally, we delve into how Fed decisions are shaping these dynamics, providing valuable insights for buyers, sellers, and renters alike.

Mar 19, 2025 • 14min
Fannie Mae's Growing List of Blocked Financing
Thousands of condo owners across the country are facing a crisis they never saw coming—their buildings have been blacklisted by Fannie Mae, making it nearly impossible to sell their homes. In this episode, we break down why over 5,000 condo developments are now flagged as too risky for mortgages, how skyrocketing insurance costs and new lending rules are shutting buyers out, and why states like Florida, California, and Texas are being hit the hardest. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online!Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2025 • 13min
Why Homeowners Are Staying in Their Homes For Longer and What It Means For Prices
Homeowners are staying put longer than ever, and nowhere is this trend more extreme than in California. In today’s episode, we break down new data showing that the typical Los Angeles homeowner now holds onto their property for a record 19.4 years—the longest tenure in the nation. We’ll explore why Proposition 13’s property tax incentives and locked-in low mortgage rates are keeping homeowners from selling, how this is worsening the housing shortage, and why younger buyers are struggling to break into the market. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online!Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2025 • 17min
This AI Real Estate Agent Made $100M in Sales
Are human agents on the way out? We break down how AI is revolutionizing property sales, cutting costs, and reshaping the industry.Then, we tackle a growing financial burden for homeowners: capital gains taxes. With home prices skyrocketing and tax exemptions stuck at 1997 levels, more sellers are facing unexpected tax bills when they cash in on appreciation. We explore why this is happening, who’s getting hit the hardest, and strategies to minimize or defer capital gains taxes. Read the article about capital gains taxes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-capital-gains-taxes-is-hurting-more-and-more-homeownersSubscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online!Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2025 • 8min
How This Tool Has Saved 4.7 Million Hours of Time
Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-this-short-term-rental-tool-has-saved-4-million-hours-of-time Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online!Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2025 • 10min
Have We Entered a Landlord-Friendly Era?
Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wsj-says-we-are-entering-a-landlord-friendly-era Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online!Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2025 • 19min
Will a Recession Hurt the Housing Market?
With recession fears mounting, many are wondering: Is the housing market truly insulated from an economic downturn? In this episode, we dive deep into the data to assess the resilience of U.S. real estate.While most homeowners are locked into ultra-low mortgage rates and sitting on record levels of equity, rising foreclosures and surging insurance costs in states like Florida and Texas could put pressure on certain markets. At the same time, a recession-driven pullback in demand could tip some struggling homeowners into delinquency, adding to supply pressures.We’ll break down the latest stats, including foreclosure trends, mortgage delinquency rates, and regional vulnerabilities, to determine how a potential recession could shake up the housing sector. Will home values hold steady, or could a downturn finally crack the market? Tune in for the full analysis. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online!Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices