Got a late start on your retirement planning? Do you feel like you missed the boat and won’t be able to retire on your timeline? We’ve got good news for you in today’s episode—it’s never too late for retirement (and even EARLY retirement!). No matter what age you’re at, how much you have in the bank, and how much you make, you CAN retire on your terms, and our guests will prove it. The question is, will you follow through on their time-tested system for reaching retirement?

Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski from the Catching Up to FI podcast are here to show you that whatever your situation is, you can get on track for retirement. Bill and Jackie both were late starters, only taking retirement seriously decades after starting their working careers. Even with their “late start,” Bill and Jackie were able to massively multiply their net worths and retirement savings, allowing them to reach financial freedom on their terms.

In today’s show, Bill and Jackie walk through the four steps that anyone can take to begin saving for retirement. You don’t need ANY money to take these initial steps, but doing so will change your entire financial future. Stick around for our next show as we get into the nitty gritty of retirement planning and put you directly on the path to retirement or early retirement!

In This Episode We Cover:

The four steps anyone can take to reach retirement

Why it’s okay to be a “late starter,” especially when it comes to retirement planning

How to do a “backward budget” to quickly and easily see how much you’re spending 

Why you MUST look back on the financial “lessons” you’ve learned to build wealth now!

Getting clear on your goals and what you want to achieve so you can reach retirement

The “trifecta of mistakes” Bill made and how even that didn’t stop his financial freedom journey!

And So Much More!

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(03:02) Late Start, Early Retirement

(07:49) Before You Can Start

(09:55) “Backwards” Budgeting

(19:12) Make a Plan

(30:41) Acknowledge Your “Lessons”

(35:20) Stick Around!

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It’s what you’ve all been waiting for—our 2025 housing market predictions! We’re sharing where we think home prices, interest rates, and real estate will be over the next year. But we’re not just talking about 2025. We’re also going BACK and reviewing our 2024 housing market forecast, painfully detailing each part we got wrong and congratulating whoever got their predictions right. But how did top real estate companies like Zillow perform on their forecasts? Don’t worry; we’re rating their predictions as well!

Last year, some of us thought home prices would decline year-over-year, while others were confident we’d still see rising prices. We also had surprisingly accurate mortgage rate predictions, so does that mean we could be right for 2025, too? Stick around to find out! Plus, we’re sharing where we think will become the country's best real estate investing markets and naming the cities we believe have the best potential for building wealth! 

In This Episode We Cover:

Updated 2025 housing market predictions and where home prices and mortgage rates could go

How we (and Zillow!) did on our 2024 housing market forecast (plus what we got WRONG!)

Real estate markets that have the most investment potential in 2025 

Why we’re all becoming bullish on lower mortgage rates, EVEN with persistent inflation 

Did we ever actually make it into recession territory in 2024? 

And So Much More!

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(00:00) Intro

(04:10) Zillow's 2024 Predictions

(13:05) Home Prices

(16:06) Recession Risk

(17:56) Mortgage Rates

(18:56) Best Markets to Invest

(21:36) 2025 Home Price Predictions

(25:19) 2025 Mortgage Rate Predictions

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Want 100% passive income? As in no tenants, toilets, phone calls, or painting! You can get genuinely passive income through one type of investment—real estate syndications. Never heard of them before? You’re about to have your world flipped upside down because today, Jim Pfeifer, host of PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show, is on to walk you through real estate syndications, even if you’re a complete beginner!

Joining Jim is a long-time syndication investor and former professional football player (seriously!) Devon Kennard. Before syndications, Devon bought single-family homes during his NFL career, but as his time got increasingly limited, he needed a passive way to invest. The obvious choice? Real estate syndications! 

Jim and Devon deliver a masterclass on syndication investing, showing you how much money you’ll need, how to vet a syndication deal BEFORE you invest, the profits you could make, and red flags to watch out for. If passive income is your goal, syndications are for you; here’s everything a beginner needs to know!

In This Episode We Cover:

Real estate syndications explained and who should (and shouldn’t) invest in them

The minimum investment amount for real estate syndications (lower than you’d think!)

How to vet a syndicator (general partner) BEFORE you invest in their deal 

Why many real estate investors ditch rentals for the passivity of syndications 

Preferred returns, equity payouts, and other ways a syndication will make you money

What Devon and Jim look for in a syndication before they invest any money 

And So Much More!

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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 fewer rentals, and compiled them into one life-changing episode. These were the episodes you all loved the most, so we’re taking the golden nuggets and giving them to you today!

Is it still worth it to invest in real estate when prices are so high, and affordability is so low? CEO of BiggerPockets, Scott Trench, gives his honest, raw opinion. Next, two investors who retired with small real estate portfolios share why you DON’T need dozens of rental properties to reach financial freedom. You might need just one! Plus, we’ll show YOU the best way to start investing with $50,000.

Finally, we’re breaking down the real estate markets we believe are the best for beginners and the ones with the most bang for your buck. Will Trump’s housing policies change the market? What will tariffs and tax cuts do to real estate? Stick around; we also share our thoughts on Trump’s 2025 plans! 

In This Episode We Cover:

How to retire early with fewer rental properties by building a “small and mighty” real estate portfolio

Why this expert investor only has ONE rental property (and doesn’t plan to buy more)

How to invest in real estate with just $50,000 (beginner-friendly tactics!)

The best real estate investing markets that we’d start in if we were beginners 

What the Trump administration’s proposals could mean for the housing market 

And So Much More!

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BiggerPockets Real Estate Episode 1,007 - Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2024 if We Were Starting from Scratch w/Ashley Kehr and Henry Washington

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On the Market Episode 250 - Trump vs. Harris Economic Plans: Taxes, Affordable Housing, and Inflation w/Joel Naroff

Millions of Americans Should Keep Their Homes as Rentals, Not Sell. Here’s Why.

Yes, I’m Afraid of a Real Estate Bubble—But I Continue to Invest Anyway. Here’s Why.

Top 10 Real Estate Markets for Cash Flow in 2024

Trump Wins Presidential Election: What It Means for the Housing Market

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(02:34) Is Real Estate STILL Worth It?

(11:06) Retire Early with FEWER Rentals!

(22:57) Don't FOMO Into Investing!

(29:20) How to Invest $50K

(42:06) Best Markets for Beginners

(53:08) Trump’s Tax Cuts, Tariffs

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Real estate investing may not see an opportunity like this for years. We’re in one of the wildest economic periods: mortgage rates are high, inflation has cooled, stock prices are hitting records, and the housing supply chain is slowing dramatically. What happens next? In short, something really, really good for real estate investors. And this isn’t hype—it’s precisely what the data points to. 

Ben Miller, Fundrise CEO and one of our favorite macroeconomic experts, is back to break down his four data points that directly point to a win for real estate investors in 2025 and beyond. Answer this: what happens when housing supply is low, little to no new inventory is coming online, interest rates come back down, and everyone’s competing for homes? The answer: prices go up. 

That reality is coming to fruition soon, and those who already own real estate are poised to reap significant profits. Those who sat on the sidelines will be forced to compete with other buyers as sky-high demand returns. But that’s not even Ben’s entire argument. He brings even MORE data to make the case for real estate in 2025—and it’s a case you shouldn’t ignore.

In This Episode We Cover:

An expert’s case for real estate investing in 2025 and why it isn’t too late to get in

Why commercial real estate could be close to the bottom (and be rebounding soon)

The stock-to-real-estate correlation that BROKE last year (and what it means)

The reason Ben believes new Trump tariffs could be good for homeowners and investors 

Why the housing undersupply problem could get even worse in 2025, 2026 

What happens when interest rates fall and demand for homes returns? 

And So Much More!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:05) The Case for Real Estate in 2025

(02:58) 1. Real Estate is Cheap(er) Now (Timestamp)

(06:15) Have We Bottomed? (Timestamp)

(09:02) 2. The "Inverse Correlation" Begins

(15:02) 3. Housing Supply Will Crash

(19:41) Tariffs Will Help

(24:06) 4. Interest Rates Will Fall

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Dave said he’d never flip a house. He doesn’t have the handyman skills; he doesn’t like managing contractors, and he can’t design a floor plan. So why now, coming into 2025, has he decided to flip his first house? It’s simple—an opportunity was presented to him that he couldn’t pass up. Partnering with expert investor James Dainard, Dave is flipping this house with James acting as the operator and Dave as the investor. If you’ve ever wanted to get into house flipping but felt like Dave, this episode will show you how to start.

If Dave isn’t managing contractors or handling permits, what role does he play? Today, Dave and James are walking through their unique house-flipping partnership, explaining why James made an offer on the property within hours of hearing about it, their rehab budget, renovation plan, potential profit, and some hiccups they could run into (asbestos!). 

James is even sharing his expert tips on how to know a property is worth buying for a flip and questions you must ask a flipper or lender BEFORE you start working with them. We’ll keep you updated on this flip’s progress so you can see exactly what goes right, what goes wrong, and how much money this property will make! 

In This Episode We Cover:

How to invest in house flipping even if you have ZERO renovation/remodeling experience 

Finding the deal and why you need to have relationships with wholesalers 

How to spot a great potential house flip—and one HUGE red flag to avoid at all costs 

Two ways to raise money for your house flips (debt vs. equity) and the pros and cons of both

Picking a real estate investing partner and questions you must ask before you work together 

And So Much More!

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(00:00) Intro

(02:23) Finding the Deal

(03:30) Purchase Price, Rehab Costs, & Comps

(08:16) Signs of a Good Flip

(11:52) Permits, Plans, and...Asbestos!

(13:50) How to Passively Invest in Flips

(18:53) Picking a Partner

(29:02) Ask THESE Questions

(33:28) Follow the Flip Progress!

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When is seller financing worth it (as a buyer AND a seller)? Do you need an LLC to start investing in real estate, and will it help you buy more deals? Can you BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) your primary residence to realize some serious home equity gains? We’re getting into these topics and more as we answer YOUR questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. 

First, a seller has been presented with an interesting seller finance offer. Should they take it? How do they vet the buyer before giving them the house in exchange for monthly payments? We’ll explain when seller financing makes sense for sellers and how buyers can create compelling offers. Next, do one-bed, one-bath rentals do well, or are they too small for most areas? 

How can you use your primary residence to build wealth without renting to tenants? We’re talking about the new BRRRR, or as Dave calls it, the LIFLOC (we’ll describe it in detail!). Do you need an LLC to invest? Most new investors get this totally wrong. Finally, why do investors and agents think so poorly of wholesalers? Do we ever use them? And how do you tell a good one from a bad one? 

Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question on the BiggerPockets Forums!

In This Episode We Cover:

Whether or not you should accept a seller finance offer on your house vs. a loan or cash

Why we LOVE small rental properties (one bed, one bath) even though most investors avoid them 

Using the “BRRRR” method to turn your primary residence into a wealth-building property 

LLCs for real estate, when you need one, and whether they’ll help you buy more deals 

Working with real estate wholesalers and the legitimate reason why so many investors/agents avoid them 

And So Much More!

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(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Should I Seller Finance?

(07:38) Buy 1 Bed/1 Bath Rentals?

(12:51) Best Home Investment Ever?

(18:21) Do I Need an LLC?

(22:51) Working with Wholesalers

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Redfin just released their highly-anticipated 2025 housing market forecast, and today, we’re reacting to each of their ten crucial housing market predictions. We’re touching on the exact numbers you want to hear about—home prices, mortgage rates, home sales, rent prices, and housing supply. Knowing what’s coming could give you an edge as an investor, agent, or first-time homebuyer.

First, we’re reviewing Redfin’s home price predictions for 2025. Will things get any more affordable, or will high home prices persist into 2025? Will mortgage rates finally reach the low sixes, maybe even into the high fives? Dave disagrees with Redfin’s take on interest rates, so where does he think they’ll be headed?

If you’re a real estate agent, broker, loan officer, or in the industry, listen up! Redfin has some good news you want to hear about home sales! Renters and landlords, take note—Redfin’s predictions suggest rents could become more affordable for everyday Americans. But that’s not all; we’ll also review their housing inventory, agent commission, and migration predictions for 2025!

In This Episode We Cover:

Redfin’s notable 2025 mortgage rate prediction that most homebuyers DON’T want to hear

2025 home price forecast and whether or not we’ll continue to see prices climb 

The “step in the right direction” for home sales coming in 2025

Why homebuilders are getting bullish thanks to the 2024 Republican sweep 

Why Gen Z may be the first generation to give up on homebuying 

And So Much More!

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Should you keep, refinance, or sell your rental property? If you’re sitting on a low mortgage rate and plenty of equity, you’ve probably asked yourself this once or twice within the past year. Most people who bought a rental property before 2020 have seen unprecedented appreciation and rock-bottom interest rates and are likely sitting on a war chest-sized home equity position. But that equity could be better spent investing in new properties than keeping your old ones.

This is Dave’s exact predicament. He’s got a property he bought back in 2016 that has over $300,000 in home equity. It’s cash flowing a solid $500 per month with a mortgage rate of just under four percent, but only producing a measly two percent cash-on-cash return. He’s getting four times the return on his recent investment property purchases, so should he sell? Not so fast; we’re doing the math to figure out whether he should keep, refinance, sell, or change strategies on this property.

Got the same good problem? Stick around as we even drop a fifth option most investors overlook entirely, which gives you the best of both worlds. 

In This Episode We Cover:

Whether to keep, refinance, or sell a low-performing rental property 

The obvious problem with cash-out refinancing in 2024/2025 

Why we DON’T love doing 1031 exchanges (and a tax-advantaged way around them) 

Converting your long-term rental into a medium or short-term rental (MORE cash flow!)

How to access home equity WITHOUT refinancing your property or getting a new loan 

And So Much More!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Property Details

(04:51) 1. Keep the Property

(07:12) 2. Refinance the Property

(10:29) 3. Sell the Property

(17:12) 4. Convert Into a Mid-Term Rental?

(21:10) The Best Option?

(22:24) 5. Use Home Equity Instead

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Why does this veteran real estate investor say that early retirement and financial freedom are a bad idea? Why does he think renting, NOT buying a house, makes more sense for most Americans in 2025? And what’s the one mistake that lost him hundreds of thousands of dollars even after being an experienced investor for decades? Jonathan Greene, one of our favorite repeat guests, is back on the show to share.

Jonathan’s father, a serial real estate investor, taught him everything about rental properties early on. Together, they walked potential properties, snuck into foreclosed homes, reviewed the profits and figures line by line, and even dealt with evictions together. This equipped Jonathan with the skills to not only build generational wealth for his family but also financial freedom for himself. However, once he achieved it, Jonathan realized that early financial freedom wasn’t worth it. But why?

This episode looks into the mind of one of the most experienced investors in the entire industry. Jonathan shares why he still decided to work even after building a real estate portfolio, the investment he made that cost him severely, why he’s moving his money into a more “passive” investment, the reason renting makes MORE sense than buying in 2025, and what a beginner should do RIGHT NOW to start investing in real estate.

In This Episode We Cover:

The reason Jonathan says early retirement/financial freedom is a mistake 

One thing every beginner to real estate investing should be doing right now 

Jonathan’s huge loss and the lessons he learned about pricing yourself too high

Renting vs. buying and the obvious choice for most Americans in 2025

What to teach your kids about real estate investing and generational wealth

And So Much More!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:26) Learning to Invest as a Toddler

(04:41) Teaching Your Kids About Wealth

(06:31) Flunking Out Then Back to College

(07:54) DON’T Retire Early!

(16:08) His Huge Losses

(17:02) What Jonathan Invests in NOW

(22:30) Don’t Buy a House?

(26:11) How to Start TODAY

(32:39) Exposing Your Kids to Real Estate

(35:34) Connect with Jonathan!

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