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Apr 2022
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Inflation and cash flow have been fighting against each other for decades. As soon as you increase the rent on an income property, inflation comes right in to eat some of that gain. So in today’s borderline hyperinflationary environment, is cash flow still coming out on top? A better question to ask may be, what happens in five, ten, or twenty years? Will inflation completely erode your financial freedom dreams? Or will cash flow match (or beat) this destructive force.

This isn’t just a question that impacts real estate investors—it affects almost every individual working within today’s economy. In today’s episode of Seeing Greene, David goes deep into this question (and others) so you, the investors, can have a better understanding of our economy as a whole. You’ll also hear topics like whether or not you can transfer title on an FHA loan, what to do when bidding wars push prices well above market comparables, when to cosign and when to ask for a cosigner, and what every investor in their twenties should start doing today.

Heard a topic that you wanted more explanation on? Want to ask David a question you’ve never heard before? If sosubmit your question here so David can answer it on the next episode of Seeing Greene. Hop on the BiggerPockets forums and ask other investors their take, or follow David on Instagram to see when he’s going live so you can hop on a live Q&A and get your question answered on the spot!

In This Episode We Cover:

How spending power changes the way investors calculate cash flow

Transferring title from your personal name into an LLC with an FHA loan

How to know a house is “worth it” and what to look for in a loan officer

Cosigning for a relative to house hack and staying up-to-code with owner-occupied loans

Pivoting markets from a cash flow market to an appreciation market

David’s advice to every young, aspiring real estate investor

And So Much More!

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Submit Your Questions to David Greene

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