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BiggerPockets Real Estate #904 · March 20, 2024 · 60m

The State of Real Estate Investing: What You Need to Know

James Dainard

Dave Meyer and James Dainard analyze the 2024 real estate market: interest rates, inventory levels, rental demand, and where the opportunities are in a challenging environment.

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The dichotomy of control in real estate: you control the deal, not the market
Meyer applies Stoic reasoning to real estate: you cannot control interest rates, market cycles, or regulations. You can control your purchase price, rehab quality, tenant screening, and market selection.
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Highlights

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High interest rates create opportunities for prepared investors
Dainard argues that high rates scare away amateur investors, reducing competition for deals. Professional investors who understand the math can find better deals in high-rate environments than in low-rate ones.
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