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The modern real estate investor doesn’t have time to research every headline and trend. That’s why BiggerPockets' Dave Meyer and his expert panel do it for you. Learn how to invest smarter in today’s economic environment.

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March 12 · 40 min
The White-Collar Recession Means More for Real Estate Than You Think
The next ⁠recession⁠ is already here. You may not see it, but you definitely feel it. Companies are quietly letting go of dozens or hundreds of workers at a time, interviews are getting harder to land, and those around you who made the most money are suddenly just trying to get by. This is the “white collar recession”—and a ⁠new report⁠ could prove that it’s about to get much more severe. And what happens when the highest earners, those who buy homes and can get ⁠approved for mortgages⁠, sudde
March 10 · 28 min
The Housing Market Freezes as Americans Brace for War
Could the war in Iran reverse all the ⁠interest rate⁠ relief we’ve received throughout the past year? With oil shooting up in price, unintended consequences could trickle down to your ⁠mortgage rate⁠—and Americans are already feeling the shock. The housing market is re-freezing as buyers (and sellers!) stay on the sidelines as the world feels more and more unstable. What does this mean for your mortgage rate? Some people say this could cause a ⁠housing crash⁠; others argue the opposite. What’s
March 5 · 37 min
The Best (and Worst) Housing Markets in America (March 2026 Update)
The housing market is split. Some real estate markets are seeing low inventory, rising prices, and fierce buyer competition. Others are seeing steep price cuts, ⁠desperate sellers⁠, underwater owners, and delinquency rates creeping up. So, which housing markets are the riskiest in the country? Which market has the highest chance of seeing ⁠home price⁠ growth while the rest of America struggles for air? We’re doing a nationwide deep dive today, looking at the metrics that matter most—⁠home p
March 3 · 30 min
75,000 “Relistings” Could Hit the Market, But Inventory WON’T Explode?
Remember all those homes that were “⁠delisted⁠” in the fall and winter? The homes that sellers took off the market when they couldn’t get the price they wanted? Well, now, the frozen housing market is thawing, and 75,000 “relistings” could boomerang back into the market. With a new wave of inventory, would this be the catalyst for home prices to drop even more? Compass’s Mike Simonsen, friend of the show and all-time inventory expert, is back to give a quite contrarian take on the relisting in
February 26 · 43 min
You Have Until 2031: What Happens When Population Goes Negative?
There’s a ticking time bomb for the U.S. ⁠housing market⁠ that nobody is talking about. It’s the biggest existential threat to ⁠home prices⁠ and housing demand, and it (arguably) can’t be stopped. The question is, how long do we have until it happens? Today, we’re talking about population: what happens when the U.S. population begins to decline, and the need for housing falls year after year? Deaths are already set to outpace births by 2031, meaning we’re just five short years away from this r
February 24 · 30 min
Tariffs Out, Housing Bill In: Big Changes Coming for Real Estate
Many of President Trump’s tariffs have been canceled—and the housing market could stand to benefit. Could this be yet another sign that ⁠inflation⁠ is slowing and that ⁠mortgage rates⁠ can continue to fall? This is big news for the housing market, but it’s not even the biggest news of this episode. Today, we’re going over everything you may have missed. From the Supreme Court striking down tariffs in a majority vote to a ⁠major housing bill⁠ moving forward, to cities seeing the most new cor
February 19 · 30 min
Off by Nearly 1 MILLION Jobs? Why New Jobs Report Will Impact Rentals
Big economic news dropped last week: labor data, ⁠inflation⁠ rates, and huge jobs revisions. All of these are already impacting the housing market, but could new numbers cause an even greater shift that could affect your ⁠mortgage rate⁠, your rents, and your next deal? ⁠Rental property⁠ owners, agents, sellers, and buyers: this news affects what you’re doing right now. New labor data beat the odds, with a surprising amount of hirings. But, with many of those hirings concentrated in a few speci
February 17 · 38 min
2026 Mortgage Update: Lower Rates, ARMs Return, and When to Refi
⁠Rental property financing⁠ is becoming much easier. For years, seven and eight-percent rates made it brutal to make deals work. But now, things are changing—for the better. Mortgage rates in the five-percent range? ⁠HELOCs⁠ with no closing costs? Seller concessions to buy down your interest rate, and a smoother path to affordable properties? It’s all culminating in 2026, and this could be one of the best years in recent memory to get a mortgage for a rental property. Today, we’re talking to ⁠
February 12 · 32 min
Buying (and Building) Houses Could Get a LOT Easier (New Bill)
This could be the most important shift in the housing market in years. Something truly remarkable just happened that will impact almost every facet of real estate. The “⁠Housing for the 21st Century Act⁠” just passed the House in a landslide vote, with bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans. But unlike past housing proposals, this one focuses on the thing that could actually fix the housing market for good—supply. This could make building (and ⁠renovating⁠) houses cheaper and fast
February 10 · 30 min
2026’s Top Growing Cities (People Are Moving Here!)
The “⁠lock-in effect⁠” is finally starting to break, and Americans are moving yet again. But, where are they going? The top cities people are moving to aren’t what you’d expect—in fact, many of them are where prices are actively falling. Is now the time to buy as populations grow and homes remain affordable? Three major housing market shifts are unfolding this week, and we're breaking them all down on this week's headlines episode. First, is the lock-in effect finally over? Before, the housing
February 5 · 30 min
Trump’s New Fed Pick Could Raise Interest Rates, Defy Expectations
A ⁠new Fed Chair⁠ has been nominated—and he could do what no Fed has done before. Kevin Warsh, the youngest Fed governor appointed, serving during the Great Financial Crisis, is Trump’s new pick, and his decisions could have major impacts on the housing market. But the mainstream media is missing a few key variables, falsely assuming that Warsh will kick off a series of ⁠rate cuts⁠ that end in lower interest rates. But, in reality, something completely different could happen—something that t
February 3 · 33 min
Make 30% More Than Regular Rentals? One Property Sees “Explosive” Demand
This type of ⁠rental property⁠ is seeing “explosive” demand. But, they’re cheaper than many regular rental properties, get 30% more rent, and take less work than vacation rentals. More and more Americans are using them, and where they’re needed most, there’s not much supply. You might have thought it wouldn’t last, but ⁠medium-term rentals⁠ are becoming the rental property investor’s cash cow—and we have new data to prove it. ⁠Jeff Hurst⁠, CEO of Furnished Finder, teamed up with the short-term
January 29 · 40 min
The “18-Year Real Estate Cycle” Ends in 2026 (What Now?)
The 18-year ⁠real estate cycle⁠ calls for a crash in 2026. It correctly predicted the ⁠2008 crash⁠, it was right for decades in a row in the 1800s, and many say it’s the one true oracle for home prices. Funnily enough, it’s been 18 years since 2008, and home prices are starting to peak. But is there enough data to trust in this housing market cycle? Should you be ⁠selling your properties⁠ just shy of every 18 years to load up on low prices during the next predicted ⁠housing crash⁠? Or, is th
January 27 · 35 min
This Could Open Up Homebuying for Millions
This could open up homebuying for millions of Americans. The question is: Is it worth it? A new ⁠housing proposal from the Trump administration⁠ adds yet another lever that first-time buyers can pull to pay for their first house. But it’s got financial advisors sweating. We’re back with another headline episode, talking about recent moves shaking up the housing market. First, some good news from Redfin that shows the housing market is actually getting more… affordable? That’s right. A subst
January 22 · 41 min
Why I’m Buying Large Multifamily in 2026 (Commercial Real Estate Outlook)
We’re always talking about ⁠residential real estate⁠. But what about that “other” market, the one worth $24 trillion? It’s no secret that ⁠commercial real estate⁠ has had one of its toughest stretches in many years, with many calling it an outright “crash.” If we’ve already reached the bottom, could large multifamily and other assets be poised for a huge turnaround in 2026? Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen multifamily, office, retail, and even ⁠self storage⁠ prices tumble due to sever
January 20 · 39 min
Trump’s Housing Proposals Could Work, There’s Just One Big Problem
The housing market is unaffordable. But the Trump administration is trying to change that. The question is: Will any of their proposals actually work? Trump’s housing policy is clear: make buying a house more affordable for the average American. The President has floated ⁠50-year mortgages⁠, ⁠portable mortgages⁠, purchasing mortgage bonds, and ⁠banning institutional investors⁠. All of these, to some extent, could make the housing market more affordable. But, there’s one big problem that these
January 15 · 34 min
Rates Fall to 5% Range as Big Investor “Ban” Gains Support
Big investors could be banned from buying single-family homes, mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in years, and one forgotten sector of real estate is predicted to “break out” in 2026. We’re only two weeks into the new year, but the housing market is shifting by the minute. ⁠Mortgage rates⁠ fell into the 5% range last week as President Trump announced a plan to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. But this time, there’s no ⁠money printing⁠ involved. The question is…how long will these low
January 13 · 49 min
An Economic Bubble is Forming…Just Not for Real Estate
A new economic bubble could be forming, and this time, it isn’t real estate. A $20 trillion ticking time bomb could explode if one thing doesn’t go completely right…the ⁠AI industry⁠. And the effects could be felt far beyond the ⁠stock market⁠, with ⁠real estate⁠ taking a hit as well. The question is: Is the AI bubble close to popping, or are we on the precipice of a new era of economic growth? Dave researched so you don’t have to, compiling the bullish and bearish arguments for AI. Top tec
January 8 · 35 min
Rental Investors Become the Most Bullish in Years
This could be the best time to ⁠buy a rental property⁠ in years. Don’t take our word for it, a ⁠new investor sentiment survey⁠ shows a sharp surge in optimism as investors flipped from cautious to bullish going into 2026. And this hope for the housing market isn’t unfounded. In fact, almost all the data shows better buying conditions, more options, and even improved ⁠affordability⁠. If you’re still believing the “housing crash” hype, 2026 could be a big wakeup call. Wanting the investor side o
January 6 · 29 min
3 Things We’re Doing in 2026 to (Actually) Retire with Rentals
2026 is finally here! And if you can still read this sentence without seeing double, you’ve made it! But this year, things are going to be a little… different. We usually talk about the best places or strategies for buying rentals, but we’re going on a bit of a detour to start the year by discussing our real estate resolutions, all of which will actively help us ⁠retire early⁠. Want to retire with rentals, too? This is the episode for you, and we’re sharing the strategies we’re using in 2026

On The Market

The White-Collar Recession Means More for Real Estate Than You Think

The Housing Market Freezes as Americans Brace for War

The Best (and Worst) Housing Markets in America (March 2026 Update)

75,000 “Relistings” Could Hit the Market, But Inventory WON’T Explode?

You Have Until 2031: What Happens When Population Goes Negative?

Tariffs Out, Housing Bill In: Big Changes Coming for Real Estate

Off by Nearly 1 MILLION Jobs? Why New Jobs Report Will Impact Rentals

2026 Mortgage Update: Lower Rates, ARMs Return, and When to Refi

Buying (and Building) Houses Could Get a LOT Easier (New Bill)

2026’s Top Growing Cities (People Are Moving Here!)

Trump’s New Fed Pick Could Raise Interest Rates, Defy Expectations

Make 30% More Than Regular Rentals? One Property Sees “Explosive” Demand

The “18-Year Real Estate Cycle” Ends in 2026 (What Now?)

This Could Open Up Homebuying for Millions

Why I’m Buying Large Multifamily in 2026 (Commercial Real Estate Outlook)

Trump’s Housing Proposals Could Work, There’s Just One Big Problem

Rates Fall to 5% Range as Big Investor “Ban” Gains Support

An Economic Bubble is Forming…Just Not for Real Estate

Rental Investors Become the Most Bullish in Years

3 Things We’re Doing in 2026 to (Actually) Retire with Rentals