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Another MLS lawsuit is making waves—this time aiming to remove unfair listing rules and help both buyers and agents. Experts say we’re in a “healthy” housing market, but does it feel that way? A high-demand, often-overlooked “cash cow” rental strategy is exploding in 2025, and we talk about everyone’s favorite state to hate: California. Is investing in Los Angeles actually worth it? All that, and more, in today’s show!

Experts from HousingWire are calling today’s housing market “healthier” as buyers gain leverage, inventory rises, and pending sales increase. If you’re a hesitant investor, it may be time to get in the game, but flippers and sellers must be careful. James and Henry share how they’re still (profitably) selling deals in today’s market.

Want to make WAY more cash flow? This rental strategy’s demand is surging, and there’s not enough supply! We’ll describe the strategy and why it’s become a “cash cow” with even better future potential. Is the appreciation worth investing in America’s hardest housing market—California? Finally, a new MLS lawsuit makes waves as a key brokerage challenges strict selling standards that could be hurting buyers, sellers, and agents. What happens if they win?

In This Episode We Cover

The new MLS lawsuit that may trigger a “domino” effect leading to the end of the MLS

A cash-flowing rental strategy with growing demand in 2025 and where it works

Why experts say the housing market is “healthy” again—but why it still feels off

Does it ever make sense to invest in California? Why the wealthy still park money there

And So Much More!

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What the heck is happening with the US economy? Stocks are down, now they’re up, mortgage rates are dropping—wait, scratch that—they’re back up again, the Fed could have a new chair, and if they cut rates, interest rates could…rise? A “technical” recession is on the way, but will it have the same effects as the last one? We need some backup to explain the state of the US economy, and J Scott is here to do just that.

J wrote the book on Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing and is known as one of the most economically aware real estate investors. Today, we’re diving into it all: mortgage rates, recession chances, inflation rates, tariffs, trade wars, future home price predictions, and what J plans to do with his money.

Home prices are already unstable, but could a recession, combined with high inventory and low demand, push us over the edge? This may not be another 2008, for many reasons, but the psychological effect of a recession can be severe—especially on homebuyers and sellers. We’re giving you J’s complete overview of the economy today.

In This Episode We Cover

Whether or not home prices are at risk as we enter a “technical” recession

J’s investment plan for 2025 and the assets he’s most bullish on

The massive undersupply problem that’s propping up the housing market

Inflation forecasts and the unexpected tariff side effects that could cost Americans

Why “just buy American” won’t stop you from feeling inflation

How the Fed cutting rates could…raise rates?

And So Much More!

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On the Market 315 - Stagflation Risk Rising Fast as US Economy Falls Out of Balance

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(2:04) Home Prices (Probably) Won’t Crash
(8:24) Still SO Undersupplied
(9:56) The “Technical” Recession Coming
(14:45) GDP Will Drop
(18:26) Inflation Forecast
(22:58) Just Buy American Goods?
(28:15) New Fed Chair?
(34:23) J’s Investment Plan

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Stagflation: the combination of two of the worst economic conditions—inflation and slow/no growth. With stagflation, prices rise, asset growth shrinks, unemployment increases, consumer confidence drops, and economic pain spreads. This is the first time in almost fifty years that the US has had to deal with what is an extremely rare economic scare. And with the Fed already under immense pressure to lower rates, is the US economy out of escape routes?

Today, we’re talking about stagflation—a trend that has worried major economists for months. Economic “warning signs” are already flashing as recession and inflation risks grow. But if we get hit with stagflation, how bad will it be, how long will it last, and how will it affect real estate? I’m explaining it all today.

We’ll walk through what happened during the 1970s stagflation crisis, how home and rent prices were affected, what’s causing today’s stagflation risk, and whether the Fed has any power left to mitigate the worst consequences of it. This could affect every American and anyone investing in American real estate, but have my investing plans changed? I’ll tell you what I’m doing next. 

In This Episode We Cover

Stagflation explained and why it’s becoming a greater risk in 2025

Why the Fed may be out of options to fight stagflation and what’s causing it

Reviewing the 1970s stagflation crisis and what happened to real estate prices then

Inflation forecasts for 2025 and how much more prices could rise

My current investing plan and how I’m looking at real estate if stagflation strikes

And So Much More!

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The housing market may be at greater risk than many of us thought. An economic trifecta is forming. If all three conditions hit at once, it could spell serious problems for anyone in the real estate industry. We may be close to a time when high home prices, high mortgage rates, and a recession all meet, causing a significant slowdown with effects that could hurt everyone who buys, sells, or helps transact on homes. But how likely is this to happen?

The past month has been a wild ride for the economy. Mortgage rates fell dramatically but are now shooting back up. Inflation and unemployment fears are peaking as consumer confidence drops to unprecedented levels. And now, new tariffs could drive costs even higher. This could change everything, weakening the US dollar and making buying a house even harder.

Every real estate investor, agent, lender, or professional should understand these risks because the effects could be severe. In this episode, we’re breaking down all the latest economic changes and how they affect the housing market.

In This Episode We Cover

New risks to the housing market that could cause big changes for buyers and sellers

Why interest rates are starting to reverse, shooting back up EVEN with high recession risk

The trifecta of bad news for the housing market and what investors must know now

What a weakening dollar means for mortgage rates and the US economy as a whole

Transaction volume forecasts and whether we’ll still see a hot spring homebuying season

And So Much More!

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What if you could predict how a housing market performs before buying there? This would allow you to invest only in the best areas across the US, putting money down where you know it will multiply and letting you get leagues ahead of the other investors. This is MORE than possible, but you’ll need to know which metrics mean the most to an investing market. Neal Bawa has been doing this for years, building a huge real estate investing empire simply by looking at the data others often ignore. Today, he’s giving you his exact strategy.

Why should you NOT invest in your backyard? It may seem like the easiest place to start, but Neal says you could miss out on a massive upside by sticking to what is comfortable. As a data scientist, he puts the numbers before the hype, ditching cities that investors are flocking to and investing in those that only have the most solid fundamentals. He mentions one metric that makes a housing market grow or slow in rent prices, but which metric is it?

Today, Neal is sharing the best markets across the US to invest in, why renters prefer one type of housing over others (it’s not what you’d think), what Neal is buying NOW even with high interest rates and still (relatively) stubborn sellers, and why his six-metric formula is the key to predicting which markets will boom.

In This Episode We Cover

How to predict rent growth and home price growth in ANY market in America

Multifamily vs. single-family rentals and why one hybrid is beating both

Neal’s top 2025 markets to invest in using his six-metric market formula

Why Neal stopped making offers on apartments and started buying THIS instead

Is local real estate investing hurting your returns? Here’s why you may want to move your money

And So Much More!

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(3:00) DON’T Invest in Your Backyard?

(6:34) This Metric Predicts Markets

(14:35) Tenants Want THIS Most

(22:26) Best Markets in America

(24:30) What Neal’s Buying NOW

(33:52) Connect with Neal!

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Consumer confidence collapses, China flashes its “nuclear option,” Zillow goes after secret listings, and uh oh, renovations could get even pricier—what does it all mean for your investments?

Americans are dealing with severe trade war whiplash, and it’s starting to show. Consumer sentiment has fallen off a cliff in the most recent reading, with many Americans fearful that inflation will spike back up, the economy will slow way down, and we’ll be stuck in economic quicksand. How close is this to reality, and if average Americans are panicking, what should investors do to keep their sanity and portfolios stable?

It’s been quite a week, so we’re bringing you the biggest headlines from the housing market and more! Zillow fights to unlock some of the “gated” listings agents and brokers have been using to curate their clientele selectively. Don’t know what secret listings we’re talking about? There’s a good chance they were hidden from you, too!

China holds the “nuclear option” that could end the trade war, but will they use it, knowing that it could quickly send a shockwave across the shore and straight into China’s own economy? Plus, are things really that bad? According to Americans…yes. Consumer sentiment is now hovering around ten-year lows. Flipper confidence could be next, as construction costs may rise due to tariffs. How do you protect your deals, no matter what’s coming down the pipeline?

In This Episode We Cover

China’s secret weapon against high tariffs (and whether they’ll actually use it)

New consumer sentiment numbers that show just how bad Americans think the economy will get 

Inflation expectations and why many Americans are prepared for a return to constantly rising prices

Zillow’s move to end listing gatekeeping and open up more housing options for ALL buyers

James’ time-tested advice to take NOW if you’re renovating or flipping a home

And So Much More!

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On The Market 310 - Mortgage Rates Fall Fast as Tariffs Trigger Mass Stock Selloff, Economy at Risk

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The nuclear option China could take in trade war with the US

Tariff Implications for the Construction Industry, Wells Fargo Report

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Consumer Sentiment Tanks in April on Recession Fears

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Large multifamily, for the most part, has been an “uninvestable” asset for the past few years. Tons of new inventory hitting the market, short-term loans coming due, rising expenses, and stagnant rent growth are just a few reasons investors have avoided this asset like the plague. Even veteran multifamily investor Brian Burke sold off a majority of his portfolio when prices were sky-high. Now, the oracle of multifamily has come back to share why he thinks we have two years until this reverses.

Brian believes there’s a strong “signal” that sellers are about to get real, buyers will have more control, and rent prices will grow again. Could this be the bottoming out of the multifamily real estate market, or are we still years away from any recovery?

What about small “sweet spot” multifamily rentals or single-family homes? Are they worth investing in right now? Brian shares exactly which assets have the most (and least) potential and the recession indicators to watch that could throw the real estate market out of whack.

In This Episode We Cover

The state of large multifamily in 2025: Is it finally time to get back in the game?

The “sweet spot” multifamily properties small investors should be buying now

Why 2027 could be the year that the multifamily market reverses

Is residential real estate (single-family rentals) still a worthwhile buy in this housing market?

The $1,000,000,000,000 problem that the multifamily market is facing

And So Much More!

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Jump to topic:

(00:00) Intro

(00:33) What to Buy and What to Avoid

(04:13) Multifamily Sellers Must Wake Up

(08:30) Has Multifamily Bottomed Out?

(09:57) “Sweet Spot” Investments

(14:51) Will Rent Growth Return?

(20:28) An Opportunity for Single-Family Rentals?

(25:18) Is Now the Time to Buy?

(28:54) Recession Risks to Watch

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Last week’s tariff announcement from the Trump administration put the stock market in a freefall. Major indexes are now past correction territory and on their way to crash status. But one silver lining for real estate investors? Mortgage rates. Economic fear is pushing more investors to buy bonds, lowering yields and mortgage rates. How long will suppressed mortgage rates last, and could rates fall even more?

The Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs may be the most significant change in economic policy in 50 years. This affects not just Americans but the entire world, as President Trump purposefully pursues a “deglobalization” strategy. This could force us to form new allies, break ties with old ones, and see a shift to much less reliance on foreign trade partners.

What does that mean for real estate investors? Well, you could see certain costs go up—significantly. We’ll discuss exactly which costs will rise, and by how much, and what investors should do to protect themselves—not panic—in this highly volatile time. 

In This Episode We Cover

Trump’s latest tariff announcement explained and the countries that will be hit hardest

Why Canada and Mexico were excluded from the new round of tariffs

How economic fear affects interest rates, and whether these low(er) rates will last

One MASSIVE risk that could hurt all Americans if it comes to fruition

What Dave is doing right now to protect (and grow) his portfolio during downturns

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Mortgage delinquencies are up…or are they? One chart that’s been circulating on social media would have you believe that a growing number of homeowners are on the brink of foreclosure, driving us toward another 2008-style collapse. Is the panic justified or unfounded? We’ll dig into the data in today’s episode!

A Freddie Mac chart has been doing the rounds recently, showing a massive jump in delinquencies, but what the data really reveals is a spike in another type of real estate delinquency—a trend that should come as no surprise, given how rising interest rates impact adjustable-rate loans. But what about residential real estate? Are regular homeowners now suddenly missing mortgage payments to 2008 levels?

There’s no denying that we’re entering a buyer’s market. While a 2008-style housing market crash is unlikely, inventory is growing, and home prices could decline another 2%-3%. Whether you’re a regular homebuyer or real estate investor, this means you have an unusual amount of negotiating leverage. We’ll share a strategy you can use to insulate yourself from a potential dip and capitalize on an eventual surge in home prices!

In This Episode We Cover

How mortgage delinquency rates impact the housing market overall

Why real estate is historically less volatile than stocks and other markets

The “canary in the coal mine” that could signal trouble for the housing industry

Why we’re seeing an (expected) surge in these mortgage delinquencies

Taking advantage of a buyer’s market and a potential “dip” in home prices

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Home prices are falling fast in some prime real estate markets across the country while others remain stubbornly stuck. What’s the defining factor between a stable housing market and one where sellers are actively cutting prices? Housing inventory! This metric defined the 2020 - 2022 run-up in home prices, but the rubber band of demand is snapping back as buyer power grows, housing inventory rises, and investors get even better buying opportunities.

Remember when people said, “I’ll buy when prices drop”? Well, now might be the time.

ResiClub’s Lance Lambert joins us to provide a holistic view of housing inventory, prices, demand, and emerging opportunities. Lance walks through the most up-to-date data on where housing inventory is rising fast, where prices are quickly declining, and which markets are holding on as sellers remain in control.

We’ll also talk about why homebuilding costs are about to JUMP and the reason Warren Buffett sold his homebuilding stocks shortly after buying them. Will construction slow down, limiting new inventory and leading us back into ultra-low supply? If so, this could push home prices higher, creating a prime opportunity for real estate investors.

In This Episode We Cover

US real estate markets seeing the most and least new inventory, and where prices are falling 

Is spiking inventory a worrying sign for the housing market, or are we merely normalizing?

What to look at in your housing market to forecast whether prices will rise or fall 

Why are homebuilding costs about to JUMP, and could this lead to even more inventory problems?

The new housing trend: Older renters, but could this mean more demand for rentals?

And So Much More!

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Jump to topic:

(0:00) Intro 

(1:27) Hottest and Coldest Markets 

(8:00) Should We Be Worried? 

(11:00) Where Prices Are Dropping 

(14:54) What to Look For In YOUR Market 

(17:39) Homebuilding Costs To JUMP 

(21:48) Developer Profits Shrink 

(24:11) Older Renters, Better for Investors

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