With the U.S. presidential election behind us, real estate investors are eager to understand how the results might influence their portfolios. On the milestone 200th episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Dave Meyer to unpack the potential impact. As the Head of Real Estate Investing at BiggerPockets and host of two of their popular podcasts, Real Estate Investing and On The Market, Dave brings expert insights to the conversation, offering a thoughtful analysis of what investors can expect in the near future.
Jonathan and Dave dive into how the recent presidential election might shape the real estate landscape, with Dave urging investors to take a “wait and see” approach as the new administration settles in. They discuss the impact of rising interest rates on the housing shortage, how weather influences investment decisions, and the importance of affordability and risk mitigation. Dave emphasizes aligning your strategy with your business goals, knowing when to sell and reallocate, and reconsidering traditional views on homeownership versus renting. The conversation also explores house hacking’s growing popularity, its effect on returns, the difference between retiring and achieving time freedom, and Dave’s outlook on the real estate market over the next year.
You’ll hear more from Jonathan and Dave about:
- Take a “wait and see” approach before deciding what to do with your investments. We don’t yet know what policies will be enacted.
- Extreme weather and insurance costs mean you must carefully analyze a market before buying.
- Syndications can help you create a diversified portfolio, mitigating your risk.
- Renting could be a more viable option than owning as the housing shortage and rising costs continue.
Dave Meyer is a calm expert who isn’t yet worried about election results, and he makes a compelling case for why everyone should wait and see what happens before making decisions after the election.
If you want to learn more about Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing Podcast, check out https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/200/.