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 

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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 

The best investment if you’ve got a busy job, a family to take care of, or just a hectic schedule 

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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 

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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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