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Dave Meyer

Dave Meyer is the VP of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets, and has been a real estate investor since 2010, mostly in Colorado. He loves using data to inform his investing, and you can follow him at @thedatadeli on instagram where he shares the latest real estate data, news, and analysis.

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Jul 26, 2021Mar 28, 2023 Dave Meyer

How Do Interest Rates Affect the Housing Market?

Although interest rates remain near historic lows, it’s important not to lose sight of how these low interest rates impact housing prices—especially as inflation threatens sooner-than-expected rate hikes.

Flipping 1 min read

Jul 16, 2021Nov 11, 2022 Dave Meyer

How Are Flippers Faring In Today’s Hot Market?

Recent data from ATTOM shows that the current housing market is hampering house flipping. Here's how.

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Jun 29, 2021Jan 05, 2024 Dave Meyer

What Did COVID-19 Really Do to Rent Prices?

Many cities are seeing housing prices go through the roof, with double-digit year-over-year gains. But are rents keeping pace with property appreciation in the nation’s biggest metros?

Finding Deals 6 min read

Jun 18, 2021May 16, 2023 Dave Meyer

Why Is Cash Flow So Hard To Find?

Basic market dynamics have been making cash flow harder to find for nearly a decade, and the current red-hot market is making things worse. Here's how this should affect your…

BiggerPockets Daily 12 min read

Jun 15, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Dave Meyer

Where Should You Invest in 2021?

We are in unique economic times. By most accounts, the U.S. economy is rapidly recovering from the COVID-19-induced recession of 2020. But unlike other economic recoveries, there are few obvious…

Opinion 6 min read

Jun 04, 2021Nov 11, 2022 Dave Meyer

The 1% Rule Is Dead

The 1% rule is simply a rule of thumb—and an outdated one at that. It was created during a different time and overvalues the role of cash flow in today’s…

Real Estate Trends 3 min read

Jun 04, 2021Nov 11, 2022 Dave Meyer

Where Does Housing Demand Exceed Supply? May Markets of the Month

Sometimes it’s best to get back to the basics when thinking about investing, finance, and economics. And what could be more basic than supply and demand? This month we’re going…

BiggerPockets Daily 8 min read

Jun 02, 2021Feb 27, 2024 Dave Meyer

How To Analyze A Short-Term Rental In 2023

A lot of market factors are signaling that it’s a good time to invest in short-term rentals. But if you’re thinking about this strategy, you must understand how to analyze…

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

May 14, 2021Mar 29, 2023 Dave Meyer

2021 Housing Market Outlook: Is Real Estate In a Bubble or Is It Simple Economics?

With property prices soaring across the country, many are wondering if the housing market in a bubble right now. And it’s a good question. Learn more here.

News & Trends 2 min read

May 06, 2021Jan 05, 2024 Dave Meyer

The Real List of Property Taxes Across 500 U.S. Markets

Property taxes can have a real impact on your returns as a real estate investor. And based on where you own property, your tax rate can fluctuate wildly. There are…

Real Estate 5 min read

May 06, 2021Feb 07, 2024 Dave Meyer

Follow the Income: Understanding Income Growth

Income growth may seem like an obvious metric, but we’re going to do a deep dive and learn exactly what this metric can tell us... and what it can't.

BiggerPockets Daily 3 min read

May 03, 2021Jan 29, 2024 Dave Meyer

What You Missed From BPInsights: Will the Housing Market Cool Off Soon?

It’s been a rough couple of months for anyone looking for deals—particularly on the MLS. People just haven’t been selling their houses. It makes sense that inventory is low. With…

Real Estate 7 min read

Apr 29, 2021Feb 07, 2024 Dave Meyer

How Does Inflation Affect Real Estate?

Inflation plays an important role in the economy. With unprecedented levels of government stimulus over the last few months, fears of inflation are surfacing after years of stability. What does…