Want a 3% interest rate? What about a lower purchase price? Maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax-free income? These real estate “hacks” unlock all of these benefits—and they work especially well in 2025. We’re entering a new type of housing market: sellers have lost much of their control, inventory is high, affordable areas are seeing stronger deman ... Show More
Nov 21
How to Invest in an Expensive Market ($500K+ Home Prices)
If you live in a market where home prices are hovering above $500,000, this is the episode for you. You’ve all told us loud and clear: real estate investing is tough when you live in an expensive market. Many investors feel like they can’t buy a single property, let alone scale t ... Show More
35m 42s
Nov 17
Sleeping at Work to Build an 8-Unit Portfolio in America’s Most Expensive City
Ben Chester had no money. In fact, it was worse—he had $120,000 in debt. He was sleeping at work and renting out his own rented apartment just to survive in America’s most expensive market—New York City.
Now, six years later, he has eight rental properties, is debt-free, and ... Show More
31m 49s
Sep 2024
510 | Real Estate 2024 Update | Scott Trench
<p>In this episode: the lock in effect, renting vs buying, househacking in 2024, interest rate, and real estate investment.</p> <p>In this episode, Scott Trench of BiggerPockets shares invaluable insights into the 2024 real estate market, breaking down everything from housing sup ... Show More
54m 57s
Aug 29
Nine Legitimate Ways to Lower Your Mortgage Rate in Today's Market
Waiting for the Fed to cut rates? You don’t have to. In this episode, we break down nine strategies buyers and investors can use right now to lower mortgage costs—from midweek lock-ins and seller credits to 2-1 buydowns, credit unions, and smart DTI management. Learn more about y ... Show More
14m 13s
Sep 2024
The Rental Property Toolkit: How to Build Your Buy Box and Source More Deals
Struggling to land your next rental property? Even in today’s housing market, there’s a great deal out there with your name on it—you just need to know where to look. In today’s episode, Ashley and Tony will share their favorite strategies, software, and tools for finding real es ... Show More
31m 42s
Mar 2024
VREP #411 | A How-to Guide for Navigating the 2024 Mortgage Market with Alex Mcfadyen
Let’s face it - navigating the last few years of interest rate hikes in the mortgage market has not been easy. But, as the Bank of Canada gets inflation under control, and we start to see real opportunities in the real estate market, it’s time to strategize around financing and c ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2025
ARE MORTGAGES THE BEST WAY TO BUY DUBAI REAL ESTATE IN 2025? | DUBAI REAL ESTATE PODCAST
Mortgages in Dubai can feel overwhelming—especially with shifting regulations, residency questions, and bank requirements that seem to change overnight. But Amit Nainnani, Director of Sales at Lion Mortgage, is back on the show to simplify it all. After his last episode became on ... Show More
30m 46s
Aug 5
Mortgage Rates Drop to 10-Month Low
Mortgage rates just hit a 10-month low, giving buyers a brief window to increase their purchasing power—but that opportunity may not last. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., inventory is rising fast as former federal workers list their homes amid job cuts and economic uncertainty. I ... Show More
7m 2s
Oct 2021
Ep #620 - Multifamily - The best risk adjusted return you can go after
<p><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/77706/Ivan_Barratt_Headshot.png" alt="" width="413" height="413" /></p> <p>Ivan Barratt is a multifamily owner, manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, Ivan Barratt has ... Show More
34m 55s