Dave:2026 is almost here and that means we are still in the swing of prediction season and we got good predictions for you here today. I’m Dave Meyer joined by Kathy Fettke and Henry Washington. And today we’re sharing our boldest predictions and our hottest takes for 2026. We’ve each brought our own ideas about…
Redfin just called it. The housing market will “reset” in 2026…or at least it’ll be the start of it. Chen Zhao, Redfin’s head of economics research, has 11 predictions she and her team have formulated for the 2026 housing market. A long, slow period of progress could be upon us, as buyers get what they’ve…
This could make you much wealthier in 2026—and all you need is around 30 minutes of free time. Throughout 2025, three days a week, we’ve interviewed some of the best and brightest real estate investors in the country. They’ve launched new strategies that have made them millions, shared tips that can turn any rental from…
Dave:We have made it to the end of 2025, but the housing market continues to change and shift and confuse as it has all year. But today, we are going to make sense of it. This is our December 2025 housing market update. Hey, everyone. It’s Dave Meyer. I’m a housing market analyst and I’ve…
The housing market correction is well underway, but the story looks very different depending on where you invest. Some markets are cooling gently, others are slipping faster, and a few affordability outliers are still holding up. With new Zillow data in hand, Dave breaks down the major regional patterns, why price growth is slowing almost…
So, you want to invest in real estate…but where should you start? What’s the best type of rental property for a beginner? It’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the options, but in this episode, we’ll provide the four-step framework you need to make the right choice! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast!…
In This Article When a property reaches the REO stage—Real Estate Owned—it signals the final step of the foreclosure cycle. The homeowner is out, the auction has been completed (often unsuccessfully), and the lender now holds title. For investors, the REO category can represent a unique opportunity: properties priced below market value, homes needing renovation,…
In This Article This article is presented by LegalZoom. A frequently asked question in online real estate investing threads is, “Should I form an LLC for my rental property?” It may seem like setting up an LLC is one more thing to do on a list that can seem so long to a new investor…
In This Article Starter homes have become nonstarter homes for many Americans. Three-quarters of the homes currently listed for sale are out of reach for median-income earners, according to a recent analysis from Bankrate. The lack of buyers, however, is reshaping the investment landscape for small investors, who are buying up single-family homes in record…
Growing to $8,000 in monthly cash flow and 35 rental units—all while working a W2 job?! Just two years ago, today’s guest knew nothing about real estate investing. But he found a deal and brought it to someone with money, and this single move launched his investing journey. Want to do the same, starting from…