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Rental prices cooled, leading to an increase in concessions offered by landlords, according to data from a couple of months ago. What does this say about the real estate market? And does the increase being driven mostly by corporate landlords matter to the small investor? Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-market-report-july-2024 Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After declining in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's rate cut, mortgage rates have ticked back up all over again, now around 6.5%. It threatens to put a seal on the latest signs of renewed housing activity, and we have the data to prove that. In today's show, we'll talk about what the data is saying and what to expect in the coming months. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Redfin survey shows that after the latest hurricanes, people are beginning to take a second look at where they live. Will this change the housing markets we consider hot? Or is this just post-hurricane fear? Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're less than one month from the highly anticipated presidential election, and both candidates have sounded off on housing. But does history suggest executive policies make a difference? Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/can-the-president-have-an-impact-on-the-housing-market Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heard of driving for dollars? Wondering if it’s worth pursuing? We say yes! But don’t do it all yourself. Instead, build a high-quality team of motivated, dedicated deal finders. You’ll enhance your property sourcing and potentially gain access to leads you won’t find elsewhere. Where do you find deal finders? It’s easy: They’re already all around your neighborhood.In this episode, we’ll discuss the benefits and methodologies of recruiting local drivers and scouts to uncover high-potential real estate opportunities in various markets. Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/building-a-team-of-deal-finders-in-real-estate-investing Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inventory levels are a measurement of supply, and we're starting to see some real upward movement in markets across the country. In today's show, we're going to talk about the latest trends and what the projections are through 2026. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Property inspections are essential to figure out what’s wrong with a property before you buy it. But they’re also a critical negotiating tool. Don’t skip them or neglect their importance. They can often be worth thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/dealing-with-resolutions-of-unacceptable-conditions Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It might be autumn, but housing could be getting hotter and hotter now that mortgage rates are starting to decline. What should you expect in the coming months? Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Helene just ravaged Western North Carolina and some coastal communities in Florida. It's an example of why property insurance providers are raising prices or pulling out of states entirely. However, where else are rates subject to change, and how should we expect property insurance to change going into next year? Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Property management is one of the major keys to success in real estate investing, but oftentimes, it requires an investor to outsource the work to a professional property manager. In today's show, we go over when and how you should let go of a PM who's just not cutting it. Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-a-bad-property-management-company Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed cut rates, but did anything actually change? Well, surprisingly, mortgage rates actually went up along with bond yields. In this show, we go over what's actually changed and what to expect in the future. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California's AB 1033 was passed late last year, but San Jose was the first city to fully adopt the measure in July. It's a game changer in the California housing market and has opened up a major investing window for investors and homeowners alike over the next few years. That's what we'll discuss today. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors get a lot of flak sometimes, and there are a few reasons cited for why. Are they based in reality? Or is it a frustrated overreaction? In this episode, we discuss the key complaints people have about investors and why those might be outright wrong or if there's a point to it. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The affordable housing crisis in the U.S. is getting worse, according to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. While many factors are to blame for the increase in cost-burdened homeowners and renters, experts agree that constrained supply is keeping housing costs elevated. Many point to the strict zoning ordinances in most cities as the primary barrier to new housing construction. The YIMBY (“Yes In My Backyard”) movement, which has support from both sides of the political spectrum, aims to relax zoning laws in cities across the nation. Will it create r? Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-building-codes-have-impacted-the-housing-crisis Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there were any question about the current popularity of “unique” short-term rentals, the fact that Airbnb has links to listings of “tree houses,” “tiny homes,” and “omg!” right in its top nav should answer it. One-of-a-kind, unusual rentals are having a moment—but they come with their own set of considerations. Here’s what to keep in mind before converting your backyard ADU into a pirate ship. Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/using-treehouses-houseboats-and-tiny-homes-as-rentals Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices