Welcome to the Masters of Real Estate Podcast! In this episode, titled "The Secret Truth About Real Estate In a Recession," we dive deep into the potential impact a recession could have on the real estate market. Host Matthew Owens, a seasoned real estate investor and licensed CPA, discusses the underlying fundamentals of the economy that are causing concern, including interest rate increases, commercial loan refinancing challenges, bank failures, and decreased demand for US bonds. Despite these potential risks, Owens offers strategies to mitigate them, such as investing in assets with value add potential, focusing on cash flow, limiting debt, and diversifying into hard assets and other investment options. He also delves into the truth about real estate during recessionary periods, examining historical data and government intervention. So if you're curious to learn how to navigate the real estate market during uncertain times, stay tuned and get ready to master the world of real estate investing in a recession!