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April 2025 Housing Market Update: Prices to Weaken, Buyers Get Better Bargains Apr 18, 2025

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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

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

On the Market 309 - Americans Are Late on Their Mortgages: Why I’m NOT Worried About THAT Chart

BiggerPockets Real Estate 1103 - April 2025 “Upside” Update: Making a BIG Change to My Portfolio (Cashing Out)

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On the Market 309 - Americans Are Late on Their Mortgages: Why I’m NOT Worried About THAT Chart

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The World Has Changed, But THIS Is Still the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate Apr 16, 2025

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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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The One True “Inflation-Proof” Investment (EVEN with Tariffs)

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I Bought My First Rental in 2021, Now I Have 19 and Replaced My Salary! Apr 14, 2025

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This high school football coach grew a real estate side hustle over the past four years that now replaces his W2 income. He did it making a median salary, all while working his full-time job and raising his family. He didn’t use flashy methods, risky strategies, or constant cold calling. Starting with around $30,000, Lamontis Gardner went from zero to 19 rental units in just four years and is STILL growing!

After pandemic lockdowns left Lamontis with extra time and little work, he knew he needed to stop solely relying on his W2 income to fuel his life. Of course, Rich Dad Poor Dad found its way into his hands, and the real estate bug began. From there, Lamontis turned a lost deal into an opportunity to buy three duplexes from one owner. The problem? He only had a third of the money. It was time to partner up!

After a home run first real estate deal that gave him a six-figure equity upside, Lamontis knew this was the path for him. Since then, he’s been buying rentals, flipping houses, and doing whatever he can to reinvest in real estate, all while working his W2 job. Now, he’s replaced his W2 income but is STILL growing his portfolio even in 2025’s high-rate, “tough” housing market. Want to do the same? Copy Lamontis’s strategy!

In This Episode We Cover

How to invest in real estate when you don’t have enough money for a down payment

Why you DON’T need to cold call in order to find great off-market real estate deals

The easiest (and most profitable) homes to flip that ANYONE can find on-market

Why section 8 rentals are not what you think (and might be as good or better than regular rentals)

When to flip vs. renovate and rent a house (telltale signs of a great flip/bad rental)

How Lamontis scaled to 19 rentals and multiple flips per year WITHOUT a big team

And So Much More!

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Home Renovation Q&A: Permits, Building a Scope of Work, & Managing Renovations Apr 11, 2025

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Does your rental property need some updating? Maybe you’re buying a house with unpermitted work, and you’ve got to go back and fix a few problems. Or, this could be your first home renovation as you try to squeeze some sweat equity out of your property. Regardless of your situation, if you’re planning a home renovation, you’ll need to know how to do a few things: build a scope of work, pull permits, manage contractors, and ensure the job is actually getting done. We’ll help you do all of those today!

We’re taking questions from the BiggerPockets Forums today and answering topics like:

What to do when your home has unpermitted renovations

How to analyze your first rental property or house hack

How to build a scope of work to ensure you get the HIGHEST appraisal value

The best way to check in on renovations, especially if you’re investing out-of-state

Some of these seem tricky if you’re a first-time investor, but don’t worry, ANYONE (even a newbie) can handle a home renovation IF you take the right steps and follow our suggestions.

In This Episode We Cover:

Should you EVER buy a house with unpermitted renovations? And how to get permits retroactively

How to analyze your first rental property (or house hack) to make sure it’ll pencil out

Building a scope of work (SOW) so you have a bullet-proof renovation plan

How to check in on your home renovation if you’re investing from a distance

The one contract contingency to add IF you’re worried about renovations the seller made

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

BiggerPockets Real Estate 1103 - April 2025 “Upside” Update: Making a BIG Change to My Portfolio (Cashing Out)

Real Price of Gold

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How to Renovate a House—Whether You’re Renting, Flipping, or Moving In

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The One True “Inflation-Proof” Investment (EVEN with Tariffs) Apr 09, 2025

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Inflation is eating away your net worth, and if you don’t do something about it, you could be worse off in the future. What’s the best inflation-proof investment to make in 2025? Which options will merely hedge against inflation, and which will beat inflation so you grow your wealth while prices are going up? With new tariffs potentially flaring up inflation again, every investor should be paying careful attention to this.

Dave did the math to find four inflation-proof investments that perform best over time. He even discovered how one of the most common “inflation hedges” could cost you real wealth over time and why buying a house in cash to save on interest could be the wrong move. If inflation is about to take away your spending power, where’s the best place to put your money?

Dave compared not only the nominal (non-inflation-adjusted), but also the real (inflation-adjusted) returns to ensure each of these assets is actually getting you a REAL return. Should you move your money into bonds, high-yield savings accounts, stocks, or stick to real estate? We’re sharing the analysis today.

In This Episode We Cover:

The most inflation-proof investments that will keep your wealth growing even with high tariffs

Why one common “inflation hedge” could be a massive mistake to invest in

Inflation-proof real estate investing and how to ensure you make a REAL return

Why rising home prices will NOT protect your wealth, even if you have paid-off houses

What to do if you have cash on you right now but want to make a return

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

BiggerPockets Real Estate 1103 - April 2025 “Upside” Update: Making a BIG Change to My Portfolio (Cashing Out)

Real Price of Gold

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Buying ONE Rental Changed My Life: 4 Years Later, I Quit My Job Apr 07, 2025

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Just buy ONE rental property and watch your life change. Today’s guest was working multiple jobs, and a single property purchase allowed her to finally free up her weekends and regain some freedom in her life. The best part? She did it with just around $4,000, then repeated the process again and again, leading her to quit her demanding teaching job in just four years! Today, she’s describing exactly how she did it!

Deandra McDonald called a lender, expecting to get a preapproval for a home. What actually happened? They told her, “No. Come back when you have more money, better credit, and less debt.” She hustled for two years, saving, working more, and paying off debt. She finally secured a loan for her first property, a two-bedroom townhouse that would change her life forever.

Now, she’s a financially independent real estate investor, no longer tied to her teaching job, and investing in completely overlooked “rental properties” that produce killer returns and allow her to live job-free. These properties are still largely ignored, but Deandra says it’s not too late to take advantage of them and escape your W2 job, too!

In This Episode We Cover:

How getting just one rental property can lead you to financial freedom in under a decade

Why you CAN NOT give up when a lender tells you “no” for a home purchase

The overlooked rental properties that you can buy at a MAJOR discount

Why Deandra wants to pay off her mortgages instead of scaling to a huge unit count

The easiest way to start investing in real estate that requires the least money possible

And So Much More!

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A Better Retirement After Buying Just ONE Rental (and Never FOMO-ing)

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Housing Market Flips from Seller’s to Buyer’s Market in Much of the Country Apr 04, 2025

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The housing market is finally giving buyers a break. Home prices aren’t crashing, but many of them are dropping, or stagnating, as homes sit on the market and seller confidence drops, buyer control rises, and economic sentiment remains low. Americans aren’t feeling good about the economy, but this makes buying a home even better: lower mortgage rates, the ability to get seller concessions, and longer negotiation times put buyers in the driver’s seat. So, how should you take advantage?

Dave brought the entire expert investing panel from the On the Market podcast to the show to share what they’re buying, what they’re selling, and how they’re investing during this new buyer’s market.

Not every market in the US is experiencing a buyer’s market, but if you’re in one of the many major metros that is, we’re sharing how to take advantage of it. Fear means opportunity, and the opportunity is here. If you’re buying rentals, how does this affect your cash flow? If you’re flipping homes, when should you start dropping prices before your listing gets too stale? These investors are buying, selling, and managing rentals in THIS market and giving tips on the best moves to make.

In This Episode We Cover

Why the housing market is flipping back to a buyer’s market after years of aggressive competition

Asking for seller concessions and how to get a discount on your next deal

Why experts are loading up on properties that are priced right before the buyer demand returns

When it’s okay to break even on a rental property’s cash flow (and when it’s NOT)

Local data to look at now to see if you have more control as a buyer or a seller

And So Much More!

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April 2025 “Upside” Update: Making a BIG Change to My Portfolio (Cashing Out) Apr 02, 2025

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Over the past month, I’ve decided to make a big move that will greatly affect my real estate portfolio. This was a decision I made after seeing severe weakness in the market and realizing it was time to put my money where my mouth is. For months, I’ve been talking about the “upside” era strategy of real estate investing—the theory that now is a great time to buy as real estate is primed to experience significant upsides in the future, making investors rich. I’m doubling down on this due to market volatility—and in today’s episode, I’m sharing exactly where I’m putting my money.

I made a move that most investors would caution against, but I ran the numbers (many times) and am confident in what I decided to do. Part of my plan is to move money out of riskier assets with potentially lower returns and into assets that I’m confident will generate stronger returns. This is something EVERYONE (yes, even you) should be thinking about NOW to build long-term wealth in the future.

I’ve got two places I’m planning on putting the money from making this move. One will allow me to capitalize on future real estate deals, the other will guarantee me a minimum of a 6.5% return—and that’s just the floor of the return. I’m putting the “upside” strategy into play now, and if you’re feeling the same way about the economy as I am, you should, too!

In This Episode We Cover:

The big move I made and why I’m cashing out of some investments to fuel others

How I’m getting a guaranteed MINIMUM 6.5% return with this big investing move

Rental properties I’m looking for right now that have the highest “upside” potential

Three things every investor should do right now to ensure they capitalize on the “upside” era

Key indicators that the stock market is significantly overvalued (and what I did with my stocks)

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

BiggerPockets Real Estate 1066 - The “Upside” Era Explained

BiggerPockets Real Estate 1075 - 10 Hidden Ways to Buy Properties with Huge “Upside”

Maximize Your Real Estate Investing with a Self-Directed IRA from Equity Trust

Grab Dave’s Book, “Start with Strategy”

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