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The housing market is going through another significant shift. Sellers have lost even more control as price cuts become common in some top markets. Rents are flat, but will they stay this way? The Trump administration presents a groundbreaking proposal that could greatly affect many real estate investors. This is May 2025’s housing market update, where we’re filling you in on all the biggest stories affecting real estate!
The market “softening” continues. Inventory is rising, and sellers are realizing this isn’t 2022 anymore. Price cuts have become common in Texas, Florida, and California. But other markets are still seeing price jumps, so have the southern states become the new buyer’s markets? Investing opportunities could be here for the right buyers, and Dave has already made a move, locking up his latest investment to capitalize on what’s to come.
But what about mortgage rates? Do we have any hope that we’ll get below 6% this year? Dave shares his updated mortgage rate “range” for 2025. Have Section 8 renters? You’ll want to hear the end of today’s episode as a new proposal from the Trump administration could slash Section 8 funding, putting tenants and landlords in a tricky position. All that, and more, in today’s episode!
In This Episode We Cover
The housing market “shift” pushing us into a bigger buyer’s market
The end of Section 8? A new proposal from D.C. could cause major cuts
Markets with the most price cuts and areas where prices are rising instead
Mortgage rate forecast and the range we could hover around for the rest of the year
Investing opportunities with “juicier” returns as sellers lose control
Rent price updates and which properties will get hit hardest as vacancy rises
And So Much More!
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This is how to find investment properties that make real money in 2025. No “off-market” deals, no mailing letters, no cold calling—we’ll walk you through how to find profitable, on-market rental properties that anyone can spot in any market across the country. Plus, how to separate “upside” potential from money pits that aren’t worth the price. Dave has been buying rentals for 15 years, and he’s showing you his exact method.
If you’re used to browsing listing sites like Zillow, Realtor, or Redfin, prepare to get your mind blown. We just released a brand new tool, BiggerDeals (100% free, by the way), that allows you to quickly search on-market properties and instantly get their cash flow, cash-on-cash return, cap rate, and rent-to-value ratios. This trims down your search time for properties by a massive margin.
Now that you’ve used BiggerDeals to find your next potential rental, Dave will show you how to run the numbers in-depth to ensure you’re buying a deal, not a dud. If the numbers work, and it fits your buy box, it’s time to make an offer! The deal-finding and analysis can all be done in minutes, which means you’re WAY closer to your first (or next) rental property than you thought!
In This Episode We Cover
How to find profitable rental properties in any market in just minutes with BiggerDeals
Why you DON’T need to find “off-market deals” to invest in real estate
The “funnel” approach to finding rentals and how to trim down your search time by 90%+
Using the rental property calculator to easily run your numbers
How to estimate variable expenses on your next investment property
The one thing you should always do before you offer on a property
And So Much More!
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This investor quit her job for good, with just four rental properties. Not 40, not 400—four rentals. And she’s not looking to grow much beyond that. You’ve heard other investors talk about owning dozens, even hundreds of rental units, but you DON’T need to get to that scale to reach financial freedom. Antoinette Munroe is proof of that.
After countless “I hate my job” Google searches, Antoinette found the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early). This prompted her to start saving and investing at a far greater speed than before, hopefully giving her enough runway to quit. She had saved enough to buy her first house—but realized it could actually make her money. The accidental real estate investor was born!
Fast forward around a decade later, Antoinette owns four rental properties with very high cash flow. She’s done flips, learned to renovate and rehab homes, added additions to increase value, split properties in two, and done whatever it takes to make more from one house. But does Antoinette want more rental units? Not really. She’s happy with her small and mighty real estate portfolio—unless an investment in one of her vacation destinations comes up for sale!
In This Episode We Cover:
Why you DON’T need a large rental property portfolio to quit your job
The unique, high-cash flow rental properties Antoinette focuses on today
Doubling your cash flow by “splitting” rentals with the right amount of space
How to fight city code enforcement fines and reduce them by 90%
Using a HELOC to buy rental properties (and get ALL your money back via BRRRR!)
And So Much More!
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A recession isn’t a time to panic—it’s a time to build wealth. If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re already multiple steps ahead of the masses that shift their mindset with every news story shouting from the rooftops that a crash, correction, or recession is coming. Savvy investors are sitting, waiting, knowing that if a recession does come, deals usually do, too. Want to build wealth during a recession instead of losing your head? J Scott, author of Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing, is here to show you how.
J says there are three things every investor should be doing before a recession to be in the best position possible. If you follow these three, relatively simple, steps, you’ll be ready to buy deals at a steep discount while average Americans miss out on yet another opportunity to invest. This happened in 2008, and many modern investors regret not having the means to buy back then.
Plus, J outlines the real estate deals that work best in a recession, whether you’re a buy-and-hold landlord or a flipper/renovator. Some homes have serious risks attached to them during downturns, while others offer wealth-preserving (and building) opportunities. Here’s how to invest in real estate if a 2025 recession hits.
In This Episode We Cover
The three things every investor must do to prepare for a recession
Time to sell? Why offloading a poorly performing rental now could be a smart move
What to do right now if you have rental properties (and want to keep your cash flow going!)
The business “cycle” and why we may be at the “peak” before the fall
Building your recession-proof strategy so you DON’T deviate from it when times get tough
And So Much More!
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It doesn’t seem like it, but the housing market could be getting a LOT healthier. After years of buyer-seller imbalance, with rising mortgage rates, low affordability, and frozen transaction volume, there are finally some signs of improvement. But are these changes enough to call the market “healthy”? Or are we still a long way from normal?
We’re back with a bonus audio-only episode, touching on housing market expert Logan Mohtashami’s recent article, Why the housing market is actually much healthier in 2025. Dave breaks down the five key traits of a healthy housing market—and which ones the 2025 market actually meets. Although things have significantly improved from the supply-starved 2020-2022 period, affordability is still a huge issue. Can we somehow make the jump back to a healthy housing market?
We might not be there yet, but things are shifting. So what does that mean for investors? With uncertainty comes opportunities, even if market conditions aren’t “ideal.” Do you NEED to wait for a healthy housing market to jump into the game? We’re breaking it down today!
In This Episode We Cover
Signs that the US housing market is becoming (surprisingly) healthier
Five factors that make up a “healthy” housing market, and where we need to be to get back to pre-pandemic levels
Can we ever solve our affordability crisis and get housing back to reasonable pricing?
Signs we’re going in the right direction, EVEN with prices still high
Why a “healthy” housing market doesn’t always mean a good time to invest (and vice versa)
And So Much More!
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The buyer’s market is back, and opportunities are growing. Inventory is rising, demand is shrinking, and sellers are more motivated to give you a price cut, concession, or repair. This is the time investors have been waiting for, and much of the housing market is already on discount. But which areas are the deepest buyer’s markets, and how are we investing today to capitalize?
BiggerPockets CEO Scott Trench and Michael Zuber from One Rental at a Time join the show to share about deals they recently bought to take advantage of 2025’s housing market conditions. Plus, we give away free data on the markets with the most buyer control. Buyer’s market conditions don’t show up often—and they won’t last long.
Finally, we’re unveiling a brand new, free tool from BiggerPockets that makes it easier than ever to find cash-flowing real estate deals in your area—BiggerDeals! No more scrolling through hundreds of listings. You can see estimated cash flow, cap rate, cash-on-cash return numbers, and more with BiggerDeals!
In This Episode We Cover:
The free, easy way to find cash-flowing rental properties in your area
How to take advantage of the growing “buyer’s market” and which areas buyers have the most control
Two real deals Scott and Michael are investing in right now
How to get massive discounts (and interest rate buydowns) on new construction homes
The four factors that make up a buyer’s market and free data to see if your market is one
And So Much More!
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This investor turned $6,000 into financial freedom in just six years. He did it in a major market and became a millionaire by age 28 simply by repeating this beginner-friendly rental property strategy over and over again. And, even though he started earlier, you can STILL buy properties like his, at affordable prices, that cash flow, in the same market today. Where is he investing, and how did he scale up so fast? We’re breaking it all down in today’s episode.
Jeremy Taggart saved every dollar from his college internship, knowing he wanted to invest in real estate after graduation. He bought his first house, a small multifamily, for just $6,000 down, lived in it, did some DIY renovations, and increased the value. Thanks to the rent savings, he bought another property the following year—this time, making $50,000 (tax-free!) by fixing it up.
This was just the start of the “rinse and repeat” strategy that would turn Jeremy into a millionaire before he was thirty. But it wasn’t easy. Jeremy was fired from his job, had to start working for himself, and did what many real estate investors won’t. The result? Complete financial independence less than a decade after graduating college. His strategy still works in 2025, but will you use it?
In This Episode We Cover:
The easiest way to buy your first property with low money down (only $6,000!)
Making $50,000 tax-free using the “BRRRR strategy” (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat)
The affordable, cash-flowing, stable real estate market Jeremy invests in (you can, too!)
Is becoming a real estate agent worth it as a real estate investor?
Why Jeremy switched from “cash flow” to “equity” investing for long-term wealth
And So Much More!
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Here’s the mortgage rate “range” Dave expects to see through the end of 2025.
With so much rate volatility as of late, it’s getting harder and harder to predict when interest rates will rise, fall, stabilize, or go in a completely different direction. Behind all the fluctuations, we can see why this is happening: recession fears, inflation fears, and declining sentiment toward the American economy. There are a few ways future mortgage rates could go, and today, Dave shares his prediction for the 2025 mortgage rate “range.”
You want lower mortgage rates, we want lower mortgage rates—everyone wants lower mortgage rates—how do we get there?
Dave will spell out the scenario that has to happen for rates to fall, and if you start seeing these warning signs, you might want to prepare. Plus, if the opposite happens, what could cause rates to rise even higher? Finally, Dave shares his plan for investing with fluctuating rates and his strategy for building wealth in a volatile market.
In This Episode We Cover
The mortgage rate “range” to expect in 2025 (and what’s affecting rates now)
Everyone is wrong about the Fed—here’s who actually controls mortgage rates
The recession vs. inflation standoff and why the winner will greatly affect your rate
The “Sell America” trade that’s putting the American economy under severe pressure
How Dave is investing in 2025 and his plan for which properties to buy even with high rates
And So Much More!
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Where would we invest in real estate if we could pick anywhere in the country? Even with many real estate markets stagnating, several markets are still primed for serious growth. Today, Ashley Kehr and Henry Washington join Dave to share the best markets to buy rental properties right now. These markets span coast-to-coast, and we curated a list of nine top markets with the highest potential across the nation.
Want an affordable rental property with high rent prices? We’ve got plenty of places on the list. Looking for appreciating cities with super low vacancy so you’re never without renters? There are cities in this episode for you! We’ve even got markets that are great for fix and flips if you’re looking for some quick(er) cash!
We broke the country into three zones: East, Central, and West. Each investor chose a market in each region that they would invest in TODAY, explaining why the market works, which strategy performs best there, the average home price, rent price, and economic data that makes it better than other cities in the region. Don’t know where to invest in 2025? After this episode, you’ll have nine great options!
In This Episode We Cover
The manufacturing “sleeper” market with high employment and low home prices
A “steady” Midwest city with a BIG new investment that could drive up demand
A super affordable Northeast city that is great for house flips (but maybe not for rentals)
Looking for appreciation? This area has below-average home prices, but they could rise quickly
The best market for new builds just outside of a major metropolitan area
HIGH rental demand here and why Dave regrets not investing in this market
And So Much More!
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We always say it, but buying just ONE rental property can change everything! For Jesse Walters, a coffee roaster by trade but a cash-flowing investor now, buying his first rental property opened up an entirely new world of not only passive income—but freedom. After his wife became a real estate agent, Jesse noticed the sizable commission checks and thought hundreds of dollars a month in passive cash flow beat wholesaling three-dollar bags of coffee. Was he right?
Jesse didn’t do any expert-level real estate investing moves to get his first deal done. It was 2021—he found a listing for an affordable house, put 20% down on it, and rented it out. That strategy seemed to work, so Jesse did it again, finding another on-market, affordable rental property to purchase. Then, he took it up a notch, purchasing a fourplex (four units) by putting—get this—$0 down! He used a strategy ANYONE with access to a local bank can try, and this property lit the rocket fuel for his portfolio.
Now, he has 11 rental units, runs multiple house flips a year that pay him five-figure checks, and is building a new triplex that will hit the 1% rule from the start. Jesse shares the exact playbook for building a small but profitable rental property portfolio, even with high interest rates, even in a small town, and even if you have no experience.
In This Episode We Cover
How Jesse used his two small rental properties to put $0 down on a fourplex!
“Building” the 1% rule and why brand new rentals may make more sense than existing ones
Why you CAN cash flow with affordable real estate in small towns
The investor cheat code that Jesse has (thanks to his wife) and why you NEED an investor-friendly agent to get the best deals
How Jesse made $21,000 on a quick, cosmetic, low-cost flip (as a complete newbie)
And So Much More!
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The housing market could do something it’s never done before—permanently reverse. For as long as home prices have been recorded, they’ve always increased over time. But, with one of the largest generations, the Baby Boomers, aging out, and household formation shrinking as birth rates decline, we could face a new problem—insufficient demand.
This is a huge problem for Millennials and the Gen Z generation since buying a house, the primary asset that makes up the majority of many Americans’ net worth, may not be the same wise financial decision as it was before. James Rodriguez joins us on the show to break down his recent article, The millennial homebuying predicament, and why buying a home may get easier for the younger generations, but it could come with less long-term payoff.
For years, economists speculated that a “silver tsunami” would flood the housing market with inventory. What actually ensued, however, was more of a “silver glacier,” since we’re still millions of housing units short. But once these boomer-owned homes hit the market, will prices grow, stall, or decline? What happens to home prices if the population stagnates or reverses? Does buying a home become a riskier decision? James is on to help us answer these questions and share which homes could be the safest bet for long-term demand.
In This Episode We Cover
The demographic dropoff that could transform the housing market forever
Properties with the most (and least) demand as household sizes shrink
With population concerns, does buying a house become a much riskier decision?
The “silver glacier” that’s slowly melting and bringing inventory to the market
Could immigration solve America’s population replacement problem?
And So Much More!
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More price cuts could be coming this year. Zillow just made headlines by revising its 2025 housing market forecast, now predicting home values to drop in much of the United States. But do other top housing market forecasters agree, and if home prices fall this year, does it put you in a better position as an investor to lock down discounted deals? Dave is unpacking Zillow’s new prediction, plus sharing his own take on what might happen next.
This is not the first time Zillow has revised its 2025 housing market forecast. They’ve updated their predictions several times throughout the year, with the newest release being the most negative for home prices. Some markets in the US are even predicted to see drops of up to 10%—other markets could have price growth, while the rest of the nation struggles.
What’s causing the downward trend in home prices? Is it tariffs, inflation fears, signs of a recession, or just too much housing supply and insufficient demand? We’re breaking it down in this episode. If you plan on buying or selling this year, don’t miss this.
In This Episode We Cover:
Zillow’s new 2025 housing market forecast and why price declines seem likely
The best and worst housing markets for home price growth (some could fall by 10%)
What Fannie Mae, Wells Fargo, and JP Morgan are predicting for 2025 home prices
Is this the start of a housing market crash, or just a break for buyers?
What Dave is doing now to pick up more properties as home prices weaken
And So Much More!
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These rental property deals are making us richer in 2025, even with high housing prices and interest rates. Everyone thinks it’s impossible to find cash-flowing rental properties in today’s housing market, but this is NOT the truth. We’re going to show you three real rental property deals we’re buying in 2025. All of these are being purchased in 2025—these are NOT cheap deals from 2020 with 3% - 4% interest rates. Each one will build major equity, cash flow, or both.
Dave brought backup on this episode—the entire expert panel from the On the Market podcast—to share real deals they’re doing right now. We’ve got three to go through—a $55,000 heavy rehab rental property that will also serve as Henry’s own vacation home, a new build rental property at a super reasonable $214,000 price, and finally, a very creative (but somewhat costly) land-banking deal in Seattle, Washington.
Each of these deals ranges in expertise needed. Some of the heavier rehab projects may require a few years of renovation experience, while Kathy’s new build deal is a profitable rental ANYONE can buy right now. Regardless of your experience, you can copy these strategies and get richer with these rentals!
In This Episode We Cover
Three profitable real estate deals you can do RIGHT NOW in 2025
How to buy a brand new rental property, with a low interest rate, for just around $200,000
How Henry is turning a $55,000 disaster house into a $265,000 top-tier rental
James’s super creative way to make $300,000 on land in high-demand areas
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Andrew Freed turned one condo into a rental property portfolio that makes him $10,000 per month! Just four years ago, Andrew had little to his name—around $50,000 and a $200,000 condo. That’s what a decade of working had gotten him, but to Andrew, it was a sign he wasn’t doing enough. Like most real estate investors, Andrew stumbled upon Rich Dad Poor Dad and made an immediate change that would propel him to financial freedom. Four years later, he’s there—quitting his job and going full-time into real estate.
How did he do it? Simple. “Recycling” his money is what allowed Andrew to scale so quickly. A HELOC (home equity line of credit) on his condo gave him the money for his first small multifamily—a house hack that would help him live for free. With each new property, he’d get a new HELOC and use it to grow his portfolio even faster.
Now, Andrew has a sizable real estate portfolio, personally paying him six figures a year, while he focuses on the next property. If you want to quit your job and give real estate your all, you can do what Andrew did, recycling your money to build your wealth—and you can start with just a condo!
In This Episode We Cover:
How to use HELOCs (home equity lines of credit) to quickly fund your first real estate deal
Using the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) to buy rentals for essentially $0
The “sweet spot” multifamily properties that are easier to manage and boast big cash flow
How to take down huge real estate deals when you don’t have the money
Why buying portfolios of properties (not single properties) is the cheat code for faster financial freedom
And So Much More!
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Home prices could weaken, bringing big bargains to patient buyers who’ve been sitting on the sidelines. The housing market is seeing some turbulence, even if it remains more stable than other parts of the economy. Inventory is rising, and sellers are in a tough position, with many buyers still waiting out the market. Stock sell-offs and tariffs are keeping fear high, and the housing market could freeze because of it.
Where is the housing market headed? We’re catching you up on all the data and big headlines in this April 2025 housing market update.
First up: inventory. A few years ago, there was none—now, we may have too much. More homes are hitting the market, which could spell trouble for sellers. With inflation fears and stock market uncertainty dragging down demand, prices may soften. Don’t worry, this isn’t another 2008, even though a certain “delinquency chart” would have you thinking so. We’re also hitting on the condo market and why more than half of condo sellers should prepare to accept an under-asking price…and this could be just the start.
In This Episode We Cover:
April 2025 housing market update: home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and more
Why inventory is rising so quickly now and what it means for buyers (good news?)
Home price predictions and whether or not we’ll see prices fall even more in inventory-heavy markets
The condo market’s notable sign of weakness and why price drops are becoming more common
With more economic pain, will foreclosures increase? Here’s why mortgage delinquencies aren’t exploding
And So Much More!
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Real estate investing in 2025 has huge, underrated potential to make you wealthy—but hardly anyone is talking about it. As tariffs, mortgage rates, and stock market volatility take over the news cycle, average Americans are turning away from time-tested investments like real estate and worrying about unstable markets instead. This could be a huge mistake because, as I’m about to show you, the ability to get rich with real estate has not disappeared—if anything, the opportunity has grown.
For months, I’ve been talking about how we’re entering the “upside” era of real estate investing—a time when patient, prudent investors can make a killing by pinpointing often-overlooked opportunities. Today, I’m sharing the exact “upsides” to look for in 2025 and how I’m buying real estate deals RIGHT NOW that will make me wealthier in the not-so-far future.
Even better? I’m proving how real estate BEATS your other investments—especially during turbulent times. Stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency, and even private businesses can’t hold a candle to real estate. Now is the time to get in, and if you don’t, you can be sure other investors will pick up what you missed, building their financial freedom where you could have built yours!
In This Episode We Cover:
The “upside” era explained and seven different ways to build wealth through real estate NOW
Real estate vs. stocks vs. cryptocurrency vs. businesses: which reigns supreme?
How to achieve financial freedom in just a decade if you start investing NOW
Real “upside” deal examples Dave is doing now to build wealth in today’s market
Huge economic tailwinds real estate has over the next few years (if not much longer)
And So Much More!
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This high school football coach grew a real estate side hustle over the past four years that now replaces his W2 income. He did it making a median salary, all while working his full-time job and raising his family. He didn’t use flashy methods, risky strategies, or constant cold calling. Starting with around $30,000, Lamontis Gardner went from zero to 19 rental units in just four years and is STILL growing!
After pandemic lockdowns left Lamontis with extra time and little work, he knew he needed to stop solely relying on his W2 income to fuel his life. Of course, Rich Dad Poor Dad found its way into his hands, and the real estate bug began. From there, Lamontis turned a lost deal into an opportunity to buy three duplexes from one owner. The problem? He only had a third of the money. It was time to partner up!
After a home run first real estate deal that gave him a six-figure equity upside, Lamontis knew this was the path for him. Since then, he’s been buying rentals, flipping houses, and doing whatever he can to reinvest in real estate, all while working his W2 job. Now, he’s replaced his W2 income but is STILL growing his portfolio even in 2025’s high-rate, “tough” housing market. Want to do the same? Copy Lamontis’s strategy!
In This Episode We Cover
How to invest in real estate when you don’t have enough money for a down payment
Why you DON’T need to cold call in order to find great off-market real estate deals
The easiest (and most profitable) homes to flip that ANYONE can find on-market
Why section 8 rentals are not what you think (and might be as good or better than regular rentals)
When to flip vs. renovate and rent a house (telltale signs of a great flip/bad rental)
How Lamontis scaled to 19 rentals and multiple flips per year WITHOUT a big team
And So Much More!
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Does your rental property need some updating? Maybe you’re buying a house with unpermitted work, and you’ve got to go back and fix a few problems. Or, this could be your first home renovation as you try to squeeze some sweat equity out of your property. Regardless of your situation, if you’re planning a home renovation, you’ll need to know how to do a few things: build a scope of work, pull permits, manage contractors, and ensure the job is actually getting done. We’ll help you do all of those today!
We’re taking questions from the BiggerPockets Forums today and answering topics like:
What to do when your home has unpermitted renovations
How to analyze your first rental property or house hack
How to build a scope of work to ensure you get the HIGHEST appraisal value
The best way to check in on renovations, especially if you’re investing out-of-state
Some of these seem tricky if you’re a first-time investor, but don’t worry, ANYONE (even a newbie) can handle a home renovation IF you take the right steps and follow our suggestions.
In This Episode We Cover:
Should you EVER buy a house with unpermitted renovations? And how to get permits retroactively
How to analyze your first rental property (or house hack) to make sure it’ll pencil out
Building a scope of work (SOW) so you have a bullet-proof renovation plan
How to check in on your home renovation if you’re investing from a distance
The one contract contingency to add IF you’re worried about renovations the seller made
And So Much More!
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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 wealth while prices are going up? With new tariffs potentially flaring up inflation again, every investor should be paying careful attention to this.
Dave did the math to find four inflation-proof investments that perform best over time. He even discovered how one of the most common “inflation hedges” could cost you real wealth over time and why buying a house in cash to save on interest could be the wrong move. If inflation is about to take away your spending power, where’s the best place to put your money?
Dave compared not only the nominal (non-inflation-adjusted), but also the real (inflation-adjusted) returns to ensure each of these assets is actually getting you a REAL return. Should you move your money into bonds, high-yield savings accounts, stocks, or stick to real estate? We’re sharing the analysis today.
In This Episode We Cover:
The most inflation-proof investments that will keep your wealth growing even with high tariffs
Why one common “inflation hedge” could be a massive mistake to invest in
Inflation-proof real estate investing and how to ensure you make a REAL return
Why rising home prices will NOT protect your wealth, even if you have paid-off houses
What to do if you have cash on you right now but want to make a return
And So Much More!
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Just buy ONE rental property and watch your life change. Today’s guest was working multiple jobs, and a single property purchase allowed her to finally free up her weekends and regain some freedom in her life. The best part? She did it with just around $4,000, then repeated the process again and again, leading her to quit her demanding teaching job in just four years! Today, she’s describing exactly how she did it!
Deandra McDonald called a lender, expecting to get a preapproval for a home. What actually happened? They told her, “No. Come back when you have more money, better credit, and less debt.” She hustled for two years, saving, working more, and paying off debt. She finally secured a loan for her first property, a two-bedroom townhouse that would change her life forever.
Now, she’s a financially independent real estate investor, no longer tied to her teaching job, and investing in completely overlooked “rental properties” that produce killer returns and allow her to live job-free. These properties are still largely ignored, but Deandra says it’s not too late to take advantage of them and escape your W2 job, too!
In This Episode We Cover:
How getting just one rental property can lead you to financial freedom in under a decade
Why you CAN NOT give up when a lender tells you “no” for a home purchase
The overlooked rental properties that you can buy at a MAJOR discount
Why Deandra wants to pay off her mortgages instead of scaling to a huge unit count
The easiest way to start investing in real estate that requires the least money possible
And So Much More!
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