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.
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Q3 Zombie Foreclosure Rates Opens Door For Investors to Find Good Deals
Zombie foreclosures, or abandoned homes stuck in the foreclosure process, are making a comeback in parts of the U.S., particularly across the Rust Belt and Midwest. These properties often sit vacant due to financing pitfalls, legal disputes, bad tenants, or simple neglect, draggi ... Show More
7m 47s
Aug 28
These Five States Have the Highest Tenant Retention Rates in America
In this episode, we reveal the top states where residents are most likely to stay put—and why that matters for real estate investors. Based on data from the IRS and United Van Lines, states like Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, California, and Utah rank highest for resident “stick ... Show More
9m 19s
Aug 27
The Secondary Costs of Homeownership That's Weighing Down Investors
A September Fed rate cut could bring mortgage relief, but investors shouldn’t celebrate too soon. Soaring insurance premiums, rising construction and maintenance costs, higher energy bills, and record home prices continue to squeeze affordability. In this episode, we unpack why t ... Show More
11m 58s
Dec 2024
Want to Buy Real Estate in 2025? Listen to This FIRST (Best Advice of 2024)
Want to invest in real estate in 2025? Then this is the show to listen to. We’ve had some phenomenal guests on the show this past year. This time, we rounded up our favorite tips from them, ranging from starting with $50,000, which markets to buy in, and how to retire early with ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2024
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2024 if We Were Starting from Scratch
New to real estate investing? In the beginning, you’re drowning in recommendations of where to invest in real estate, especially in 2024. Everyone is shouting different markets at you, “Cleveland! Tampa! Cincinnati!” the list goes on and on. But here’s where you’ll get stuck: mos ... Show More
50m 36s
Jan 2025
The Opportunity is Coming in Commercial Real Estate (How to Take Advantage)
The multifamily and commercial real estate crash seems to be nearing its end, which means some incredible buying opportunities are on the way. Big apartment owners have been decimated after their occupancy rates dropped, interest rates shot up, and loans got called due. But when ... Show More
40m 19s
Dec 2024
BiggerNews: The 2024 Housing Market in Review (What’s Coming Next?)
The 2024 housing market was nothing short of "wild," to put it lightly. We came from years of unprecedented growth, rock-bottom mortgage rates, and fiery homebuyer demand. While some predicted a housing market crash, we were quite sure that real estate prices would stay stable—an ... Show More
28m 22s
Jul 2024
990: 2 Real Estate Markets We’re Investing in Now (Should You?)
In this episode, we’re sharing two of the real estate markets we’re investing in NOW. One you may have heard of and one you probably haven’t. Both have strong long-term fundamentals, a sizable renter population, and more demand than meets supply. Which markets are we talking abou ... Show More
39m 58s
Apr 2025
The One True “Inflation-Proof” Investment (EVEN with Tariffs)
Inflation is eating away your net worth, and if you don’t do something about it, you could be worse off in the future. What’s the best inflation-proof investment to make in 2025? Which options will merely hedge against inflation, and which will beat inflation so you grow your wea ... Show More
38m 37s
Mar 2025
Dubai property market 2025: Where to invest & why villas lead
In this episode, our Managing Director, Simon Baker, is joined by Rennie Sanger, Sales Manager of Off Plan & Investment, to explore the major forces shaping investor behaviour in 2025.They dive into what’s driving demand, where the opportunities are, and why timing is everything. ... Show More
31m 35s