Marco Santarelli returns to share real estate opportunities you should be jumping on in 2025! Despite rising interest rates, Marco remains optimistic about real estate as one of the best opportunities to be a part of. He explains that high demand and low supply in many U.S. markets create opportunities, particularly in non-tier-one markets, and encourages investors to focus on "where" to invest rather than "when" to start. Most people who do start investing in real estate regret that they didn't invest even more!

Today we discuss...

• Marco Santarelli shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur with a primary focus on real estate investing, specifically in turnkey investment properties.
• Rising interest rates and their impact on real estate affordability.
• Focusing on location rather than timing the market, as there are always opportunities in specific markets.
• A lack of supply has created high demand in many U.S. housing markets, which is unlikely to be balanced before 2030.
• How affordability challenges affect buyers and investors, especially in expensive tier-one markets.
• Marco argues that even with higher mortgage rates, real estate investments continue to offer wealth protection, growth, and tax benefits.
• The current economic backdrop, including inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, and its effects on real estate.
• Real estate investments are viable at any interest rate if the numbers work and the location is right.
• Housing demand is high due to an underbuilt market, with 2.1 million units needed to meet current demand.
• Industrial real estate is performing well, while commercial properties struggle with vacancies.
• Small-scale residential properties (1-4 units) are ideal for most investors due to financing benefits and availability.
• Effective property management is essential; consider tenants as customers and research property managers' services, reputation, and fees.
• Real estate offers long-term benefits through cash flow, equity, and tax advantages, and consistent education is key for successful investing.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/real-estate-opportunities-marco-santarelli-660

Today's Panelists:

• Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth
• Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance
• Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management

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