In this episode: the lock in effect, renting vs buying, househacking in 2024, interest rate, and real estate investment.
In this episode, Scott Trench of BiggerPockets shares invaluable insights into the 2024 real estate market, breaking down everything from housing supply to interest rates, syndications, and investment strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about real estate, this episode provides a window into the current state of real estate investing the FI way!
🔑 Key Themes Discussed:
- The impact of rising interest rates on real estate markets in 2024
- The “lock-in effect” and how low-interest mortgages affect housing supply
- Rent vs. buy decisions in today’s market
- The rise of multifamily and single-family housing supply, especially in regions like Austin
- House hacking in 2024: Is it still viable?
- The state of commercial real estate and multifamily investments
- How interest rate trends impact real estate investors
- Opportunities for investors in a downturn: Finding deals amidst crisis
- Syndications: Potential pitfalls, bad actors, and lessons learned for 2024
- Real estate investment strategies: What to do with your mortgage and how to balance risk
🕒 Chapters:
- 00:00 – Introduction: Welcoming Scott Trench
- 01:00 – Rising Interest Rates and Market Effects
- 03:00 – Housing Supply and the Lock-in Effect Explained
- 04:30 – Rent vs. Buy: How the Calculus Has Changed
- 09:00 – The Build-to-Rent Industry and Single-Family Rentals
- 12:00 – House Hacking in 2024: Is It Still Worth It?
- 16:00 – Multifamily Housing Supply and Regional Trends
- 17:00 – Commercial Real Estate: What’s Happening Now?
- 20:00 – How Interest Rates Are Crushing Commercial Investors
- 24:00 – Opportunities Amidst a Crisis: Where to Find Deals
- 27:00 – The Real State of Syndications: Risks and Rewards
- 33:00 – Evaluating Syndicators: How to Find Good Deals in 2024
- 36:00 – Real Estate Investment Strategies: Notes, Funds, and Lending
- 43:00 – Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?
- 50:00 – Long-Term Real Estate Bets and Holding Strategies
- 56:00 – Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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