Navigating the Tides: How Current Economic Events are Reshaping Real Estate

[Bubba McCants]

Hello BiggerPockets Community!

I hope everyone's investments are thriving as we navigate the ever-changing currents of the real estate market. I thought it would be valuable to kick off a discussion about the latest economic headlines and their impacts on our strategies.

1️⃣ Interest Rates on the Move: With recent fluctuations in interest rates, how are you adjusting your financing strategies for acquisitions and holding properties?

2️⃣ Housing Market Predictions: Analysts have various opinions on the housing market's trajectory. Are you bullish or bearish in the short and long term, and how are you planning to adapt?

3️⃣ Rental Market Trends: As rental demands shift, particularly in urban vs suburban areas, what trends are you noticing, and what moves are you considering?

4️⃣ Inflation's Double-Edged Sword: Inflation means various things for real estate investors. Costs are up, but so are asset values and potential rent increases. What's your take on this?

5️⃣ The Tech Transformation: From PropTech to TikTok marketing, technological advancements are changing how we interact with real estate. Have you adopted any tech-forward approaches lately?

Let's leverage our collective wisdom to gain clarity and confidence in our investment decisions. Share your insights, experiences, and strategies in light of these current events.

Looking forward to an enriching exchange of ideas!

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[Dave Meyer]

1. Look for deals that work with current rates. Not gonna change my long-term approach due to short-term market conditions. The one tactic I'd recommend for those who can afford it, is putting down more equity (30-40%). 

2. Oh boy, too much to write here, but my forecast for 2024, as of last September, was for prices for residential to be flat on a national level by the end of the year. Long-term bullish which is all I think about since I buy and hold. 

3. Rents will flatten and turn negative in markets with oversupply in MF housing (Denver, Austin, Vegas, Phoenix, etc.)

4. Inflation stinks for everyone, it just stinks less for real estate investors. It motivates me to buy. 

5. Nope.