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#461
Thursday · 31 min
You’re Not Gonna Like What Happens to Mortgage Rates
The U.S. government may have just lost the war on mortgage rates. Last week, the U.S. Treasury announced one of its biggest ⁠bond⁠ buyback programs in years—a whopping $6 billion allocated to (hopefully) lower bond yields, and by proxy, ⁠interest rates⁠. Not only did it backfire, but it may have angered the bond investors so much that the market’s recovery is now in jeopardy. Do we still have any hope of lowering bond yields and mortgage rates so the housing market can get back in business?
#460
Tuesday · 30 min
This Is Better Than the 1% Rule (New Real Estate Rule)
The rules of⁠ real estate investing⁠ have changed. For years, investors were using the ⁠one-percent rule⁠ to quickly determine if a real estate deal would ⁠cash flow⁠. But the one-percent rule, rent-to-price ratio, and other common rules of thumb have a glaring blind spot. They account for purchase price, but they don’t account for expenses. Meanwhile, mortgage rates, taxes, and insurance have all risen across the board—expenses that can easily kill your cash flow. So, Dave’s come up with
#459
September 10 · 37 min
We Asked Brokers: Where Is the Biggest Buyer's Market Today?
Are the price cuts deeper than you think? Do ⁠buyers have even more power⁠ than we’ve been led to believe? National housing data tells us one thing, but local-level expertise can paint a completely different picture. While national data points to marginal price cuts, brokers in major markets are seeing significantly more volatile numbers. We wanted to know what’s actually happening in big markets like Austin, Atlanta, Seattle, Tampa, Long Island, and beyond—so we called the actual brokers who
#458
September 8 · 27 min
Fewer Investors Are Buying Homes as the Housing Market Shifts (Again)
The ⁠housing market⁠ is sending mixed signals—or so it seems. ⁠Foreclosures⁠ are rising, yet many investors are pulling back. ⁠Cash buyers⁠ are retreating, competition is cooling in many markets, and affordability challenges appear to be catching up with investors. Are these signs of another ⁠2008-like collapse⁠, or is there context behind the numbers? This week’s headlines largely point to waning investor activity. Investor home purchases are down, and the share of cash buyers is decreasing.
#457
September 3 · 27 min
AI-Fueled Mini Housing Bubbles Form as Commercial Delinquencies Rise
AI is bringing 6,000 jobs to a small Texan town, and home prices are seeing a sizable jump…but what happens once the job is done? Is this just a mini housing bubble waiting to happen, or is buying near an AI boomtown actually worth the risk? These scenarios may begin popping up more and more—what happens when it’s in your neck of the woods? We’re back with more headlines on what’s affecting the housing market. AI-induced housing bubbles could be coming in hot as small, overlooked areas of the
#456
September 1 · 49 min
The Bulletproof BRRRR in 2026 (Buying One Tomorrow!)
Today’s guest is buying a perfect ⁠BRRRR⁠ tomorrow. Even with today’s interest rates, even in this housing market, Zach Kepes is still making serious money with the strategy everyone has assumed is dead—the BRRRR method. He’ll walk away with tens of thousands in equity, get a trophy rental property that will bring in rent for decades, and add to his already impressive 300+ ⁠single-family home⁠ portfolio. He’s been BRRRRing for over 20 years, and he’s not stopping in 2026, especially when every
#455
August 27 · 43 min
Capital Calls: What to Know Before You Put In More Cash
You invested in a real estate ⁠syndication⁠, fund, or ⁠partnership⁠. Now, the operator is coming to you asking for more cash. Whether expenses went up, income went down, ⁠mortgage rates⁠ had to be refinanced, or a combination of all three, you’re on the line—do you put more cash into the deal with hopes it saves your principal, or do you walk away, ⁠take a loss⁠, and try again? This is what we do when the capital calls come our way. A “capital call” is exactly what it sounds like—an operator i
#454
August 25 · 34 min
Home Builders Are Bleeding as Sales Run Dry, Workers Vanish
⁠Builders⁠ are struggling to survive, let alone sell homes, in 2026. Prices aren’t keeping pace, home sales are falling, and nobody can find the labor to build the houses in the first place. With concessions rising, buyers who stayed in the market are getting great deals. With the potential to boomerang back to regional undersupplied housing markets, the deals may very well be worth it. It’s a new week, with new headlines that affect anyone buying, selling, or ⁠building wealth with real estat
#453
August 20 · 33 min
JPMorgan Makes a $750B Bet on the Housing Market
JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, just made a big bet on housing—a $750B bet to be exact. At a time when most people hope home prices will fall, JPMorgan is gearing up to lend and invest in a huge way. Could this be a sign that those who buy now will be thanking themselves in the years to come? We’re getting into the details in today’s show. It’s another housing market update! First, we’re touching on whether or not the market has already peaked in 2026. We still have four full months le
#452
August 18 · 27 min
Finding Discounted Real Estate Just Got Easier
This is a game changer for ⁠real estate investing⁠. In minutes (or even seconds), you can find every ⁠motivated seller⁠ in your area, see how desperate they are to sell, and even find new markets with discounted real estate deals. This used to take hours, even days, before—now you can do it in minutes. We can’t really even believe that this is so easy. Today, Dave is walking through the new “⁠Motivated Sellers Index⁠,” a tool that helps real estate investors ⁠find motivated sellers⁠ and disco
#451
August 13 · 34 min
Signs That Your Rents Will Slow (or Grow) in 2026/2027
⁠National rent prices are down⁠ year-over-year, but that’s not telling the whole story. Different properties in different markets are seeing an opposite reality. Some markets are seeing 3%-5% rent increases, while others are seeing that flipped negative. There are definitive reasons why some markets are growing while others are slowing and outright declining. Today, Dave is going to show you how to forecast rents in your own market, no matter where you invest. We’re getting into all the latest
#450
August 11 · 26 min
A Buyer’s Summer Is “On” as Asking Prices See Steepest Decline Since 2017
Most investors understand that ⁠real estate⁠ is local. While the national headlines usually tell one story, regional and local data often tell a very different one. This week’s headlines only reinforce this idea. On a national level, ⁠asking prices⁠ are declining at the fastest pace in nearly a decade, inviting many buyers to participate in the summer housing market despite ongoing affordability challenges. But at the local level, buyers and sellers are responding in very different ways depe
#449
August 6 · 31 min
Vacation Rentals Are Officially on Sale: Where They’re Worth Buying
Vacation rental markets were some of the biggest winners of the housing boom several years ago. But where are those real estate markets today? New data suggests that many of the operators who chased cash flow in the ⁠Airbnb⁠ gold rush are now looking to cut their ⁠short-term rentals⁠ loose. As it turns out, running a profitable Airbnb is much harder than it looks. So, does that make this the perfect time to buy? Our resident short-term rental expert, Garrett Brown, joins the show to break do
#448
August 4 · 32 min
2026's "Discounted" Properties Aren't the Bargain They Look Like
If you’re investing in real estate, you’re probably asking, “How much can this property make me?” But in 2026, it’s the opposite question that actually builds your wealth: “How much can this property cost me?” You’re seeing discounted deals on the listing sites; realtors and brokers may even be sending you ⁠off-market listings⁠ that look like steals. How do you know whether you should pass on them or not? James and Kathy are on today to talk about which deals they’re passing on, and the underr
#447
July 30 · 35 min
Fannie Mae IPO Could Have Serious Side Effects on Mortgage Rates
Nearly 50% of mortgages in the U.S. flow through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac—but a push from the Trump Administration could sell shares of these government enterprises and put them in the hands of the public. The side effects could be significant to those getting or ⁠refinancing a mortgage⁠—from ⁠interest rates⁠ to regulations. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac alone take up about half of the mortgage market. The reason you can get a 30-year loan, a lower interest rate, and do it all with standardized
#446
July 28 · 31 min
New Construction Falls to 5-Year Low as Price Floor Nears
This isn’t a “good” housing market for anyone. Affordability remains a major barrier to homeownership. Sellers aren’t getting what they want for their homes. Now, builders are signaling that the current ⁠housing shortage⁠ could get even worse. It’s bad news for aspiring homeowners, but could it finally put a floor on this ⁠housing market correction⁠? This week’s headlines highlight how ⁠affordability⁠ challenges are reaching every corner of the housing market—not just for buyers. A perfect sto
#445
July 23 · 29 min
You Can Retire with Even Less (Only Using Real Estate)
The average American will not be able to retire. 50% are going into their golden years with less than $500,000—significantly short of what would even be considered a livable retirement amount. Social Security only has so long before payments begin to get cut, and retiring during a stock market crash, or even a correction, can put you at sizable risk of returning to work. But one asset can help you retire with less, reach retirement (or even ⁠early retirement⁠) faster, and do so without puttin
#444
July 21 · 28 min
Zillow: $1,000/Month Cash Flow Exists in These Markets
Zillow is seeing “signs of life” emerging in the housing market. Strong demand, days pending hitting pre-pandemic levels, and serious ⁠cash flow⁠ in specific markets. How long will this last, and what happens when ⁠new construction⁠ completions fall off a cliff in the near future? Will rents and ⁠home prices⁠ reverse, going from stable (and even falling) to rising as demand outpaces supply even more? Orphe Divounguy, Zillow Senior Economist, is back to share the most up-to-date housing market
#443
July 16 · 34 min
You Won’t Believe Why Mortgage Rates Are Going Up (Again)
You won’t believe why ⁠mortgage rates⁠ are going back up. It’s not because of the war, it’s not because of gas prices, and it’s not because of the ⁠Federal Reserve⁠. Something nobody is talking about is playing a much bigger role in mortgage rates than most Americans think. It’s making big corporations richer while the average American continues to struggle to buy a home. What is the hidden factor nobody’s talking about? Today, Dave is getting into it, unpacking not only the real reason why
#442
July 14 · 29 min
2026 Housing Market Predictions: Seller Pain is Far From Over
The first half of the 2026 housing market is over, and now it’s time to answer the question everyone wants to know: What’s next? Will the market slow down even more and bring lower prices for patient buyers, or will a (surprisingly) resilient ⁠US economy⁠ finally give buyers what they’re looking for? We’re split. We’re disagreeing. And today, we’re giving our updated 2026 housing market predictions. A long, slow, painful housing market could be in store for some, while a “booming” environment

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