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Some people are saying "real estate is not a good investment in 2025." But is that true? In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, I sit down with Nick Burton to react to a recent video where Ray Dalio makes that exact claim.

Nick and I break down why we believe real estate is still one of the best wealth-building strategies available — even in today's market. We cover the impact of interest rates, inflation, property taxes, and liquidity, plus how creative financing and deal structure can make opportunities work when headlines say otherwise.

We share real examples from deals we've closed (including a $10M building with fixed debt that makes us immune to rising rates) and explain why rental properties remain the strongest hedge against inflation. You'll also hear about where we see the future going — from fractional ownership to crypto-backed liquidity — and why motivated sellers will always create opportunities for savvy operators.

If you're an investor, entrepreneur, or anyone curious about commercial real estate, this conversation will give you clarity on why macro headlines don't tell the whole story.

0:00 – Cold open: why you can't make macro claims about real estate 0:20 – Intro: Tim & Nick break down the "real estate is dead" claim 1:30 – The argument: why critics say real estate is a bad investment 2:25 – Everyone has a bias (stocks vs. real estate) 5:00 – Is real estate too interest rate sensitive? 6:25 – Case study: how we bought a $10M building immune to rates 8:15 – Why real estate is the best hedge against inflation 10:30 – Property taxes & depreciation explained 12:30 – Is real estate too illiquid? Or is that a strength? 14:40 – The future: crypto, fractional ownership & multifamily 17:30 – Why you can still find great deals in any market 19:20 – The sailboat analogy: it's not about the wind, it's about the sail 20:45 – Wrap-up & how to connect with us

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//ABOUT ME Tim Bratz is the Founder & CEO of Legacy Wealth Holdings, a leading real estate investment company. He focuses on vision-casting, marketing, & supporting his team of "A" players. He has built his company on integrity (doing what he said he was going to do), fairness (doing the right thing), & transparency (honesty is always the best policy). Tim has dedicated his professional life to studying wealth-building & personal finance. Working in real estate, Tim has learned how to create a passive income that allows him to live the lifestyle of his choice. His goal is to educate & empower others to become financially free through entrepreneurship & real estate investments. https://legacywealthholdings.com

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