Whether you’re a seasoned real estate investor or considering your first property, this analysis will equip you with the insights needed to succeed.The State of the Market: A Macro View of 2025 STR DynamicsThe 2025 short-term rental market is defined by one word: stabilization.

When I ran the numbers I always considerer a macro change with Euribor increasing to 5%.

Most tech high-quality Tech coders are very good in .......... coding , making code efficient, calling different system call library and make optimization such as comparing performance in multi-threading environment, verifying ASIC logic with different memory size lol , in short most tech folks fits into Chief Architect capacity.But for real estate due diligence, LP need to have Chief Financial Officer capability, ability to read and understand financial proforma, forecasting revenue and understanding macro economic compact with certain interest rate sensitive.

The macro picture here is super solid: big population growth, tons of job creation (thanks to Intel, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Honda, etc.), and really good infrastructure and school systems in a lot of the suburbs.

Take a look at the macro data, the risk etc.

That rule of thumb was popularized at a time when the macro-economics of the housing market yielded the 1% rule more often.Even still, most markets are probably in the 0.5% to 0.8% range for rent to price ratio.

There are starting to be some deals in the Smokies, but it's still too early from a macro perspective. 

But generally, small multifamily does not have to be as worried about the macro economics.

If the answer is no, then you should stop now and find a money market.From there, where are you seeing the macro environment taking real estate and specific subclasses?

“The Millionaire Real Estate Investor” – Gary Keller (very tactical with clear frameworks)Online Tools & Calculators:BiggerPockets Deal Calculators – great for analyzing long-term buy & holds, flips, BRRRRsRentometer – quick rent compsPropstream / BatchLeads – for sourcing and evaluating off-market dealsAirDNA – if you're considering short-term rentalsPodcasts & YouTube (Strategy-Focused):BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast – Episodes 100–300 are especially goldenBP Rookie Podcast – great for newer investors navigating real-world dealsJames Dainard or Ryan Pineda on YouTube – great for flips, BRRRRs, and market breakdownsThe Real Estate Guys Radio Show – deeper dives into macro-level investing and asset typesRecommendations Based on Strategy:Long-Term Buy & Hold: Learn to analyze markets (job growth, population, landlord laws) and master deal analysisFlipping: Focus on rehab cost estimation, holding costs, and market timingBRRRR: Mix of flip-level knowledge with buy & hold mathShort-Term Rentals: Research local regulations + seasonal demand (AirDNA and PriceLabs are key here)Where to Go From Here:Pick one or two strategies to focus on first (e.g. long-term + BRRRR)Practice analyzing 1–2 deals per day (even if you’re not buying yet)Join local or virtual investor meetups - connecting with others will help fast-track your learningYou’re in a perfect position - already out of the “intro” phase and hungry for action.