Want financial freedom through real estate investing? Then the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is for you. Sit down every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Dave Meyer, the Head of Real Estate at BiggerPockets, as he uncovers tried and true tactics and shares candid conversations with real estate investors who are building wealth in today’s market. Join Dave to walk through deals that went right (and wrong) and learn the strategies you can deploy—start growing your side income today to take control of your financial future.

Real estate investing may not see an opportunity like this for years. We’re in one of the wildest economic periods: mortgage rates are high, inflation has cooled, stock prices are hitting records, and the housing supply chain is slowing dramatically. What happens next? In short, something really, really good for real estate investors. And this isn’t hype—it’s precisely what the data points to. 
Ben Miller, Fundrise CEO and one of our favorite macroeconomic experts, is back to break down his four data points that directly point to a win for real estate investors in 2025 and beyond. Answer this: what happens when housing supply is low, little to no new inventory is coming online, interest rates come back down, and everyone’s competing for homes? The answer: prices go up. 
That reality is coming to fruition soon, and those who already own real estate are poised to reap significant profits. Those who sat on the sidelines will be forced to compete with other buyers as sky-high demand returns. But that’s not even Ben’s entire argument. He brings even MORE data to make the case for real estate in 2025—and it’s a case you shouldn’t ignore.

In This Episode We Cover:
An expert’s case for real estate investing in 2025 and why it isn’t too late to get in
Why commercial real estate could be close to the bottom (and be rebounding soon)
The stock-to-real-estate correlation that BROKE last year (and what it means)
The reason Ben believes new Trump tariffs could be good for homeowners and investors 
Why the housing undersupply problem could get even worse in 2025, 2026 
What happens when interest rates fall and demand for homes returns? 
And So Much More!

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Redfin’s 2025 Housing Market Predictions (Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, & More)
Connect with Ben
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(00:00) Intro
(01:05) The Case for Real Estate in 2025
(02:58) 1. Real Estate is Cheap(er) Now (Timestamp) 
(06:15) Have We Bottomed? (Timestamp)
(09:02) 2. The "Inverse Correlation" Begins
(15:02) 3. Housing Supply Will Crash
(19:41) Tariffs Will Help 
(24:06) 4. Interest Rates Will Fall

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2025’s Massive Opportunity for Real Estate Investing (Before It’s Too Late)

Dave said he’d never flip a house. He doesn’t have the handyman skills; he doesn’t like managing contractors, and he can’t design a floor plan. So why now, coming into 2025, has he decided to flip his first house? It’s simple—an opportunity was presented to him that he couldn’t pass up. Partnering with expert investor James Dainard, Dave is flipping this house with James acting as the operator and Dave as the investor. If you’ve ever wanted to get into house flipping but felt like Dave, this episode will show you how to start.
If Dave isn’t managing contractors or handling permits, what role does he play? Today, Dave and James are walking through their unique house-flipping partnership, explaining why James made an offer on the property within hours of hearing about it, their rehab budget, renovation plan, potential profit, and some hiccups they could run into (asbestos!). 
James is even sharing his expert tips on how to know a property is worth buying for a flip and questions you must ask a flipper or lender BEFORE you start working with them. We’ll keep you updated on this flip’s progress so you can see exactly what goes right, what goes wrong, and how much money this property will make! 

In This Episode We Cover:
How to invest in house flipping even if you have ZERO renovation/remodeling experience 
Finding the deal and why you need to have relationships with wholesalers 
How to spot a great potential house flip—and one HUGE red flag to avoid at all costs 
Two ways to raise money for your house flips (debt vs. equity) and the pros and cons of both
Picking a real estate investing partner and questions you must ask before you work together 
And So Much More!

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Flipping Houses: How to Get Started and Everything You Should Know
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(00:00) Intro
(02:23) Finding the Deal 
(03:30) Purchase Price, Rehab Costs, & Comps
(08:16) Signs of a Good Flip
(11:52) Permits, Plans, and...Asbestos!
(13:50) How to Passively Invest in Flips
(18:53) Picking a Partner
(29:02) Ask THESE Questions
(33:28) Follow the Flip Progress!

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I Said I'd Never Flip a House...Why I’m Starting in 2025

When is seller financing worth it (as a buyer AND a seller)? Do you need an LLC to start investing in real estate, and will it help you buy more deals? Can you BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) your primary residence to realize some serious home equity gains? We’re getting into these topics and more as we answer YOUR questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. 
First, a seller has been presented with an interesting seller finance offer. Should they take it? How do they vet the buyer before giving them the house in exchange for monthly payments? We’ll explain when seller financing makes sense for sellers and how buyers can create compelling offers. Next, do one-bed, one-bath rentals do well, or are they too small for most areas? 
How can you use your primary residence to build wealth without renting to tenants? We’re talking about the new BRRRR, or as Dave calls it, the LIFLOC (we’ll describe it in detail!). Do you need an LLC to invest? Most new investors get this totally wrong. Finally, why do investors and agents think so poorly of wholesalers? Do we ever use them? And how do you tell a good one from a bad one? 
Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question on the BiggerPockets Forums!

In This Episode We Cover:
Whether or not you should accept a seller finance offer on your house vs. a loan or cash
Why we LOVE small rental properties (one bed, one bath) even though most investors avoid them 
Using the “BRRRR” method to turn your primary residence into a wealth-building property 
LLCs for real estate, when you need one, and whether they’ll help you buy more deals 
Working with real estate wholesalers and the legitimate reason why so many investors/agents avoid them 
And So Much More!

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Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show!
Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums
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Invest in High-ROI Turnkey Rentals with Rent to Retirement
Grab the “BRRRR” Book
Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area
What Is Seller Financing in Real Estate?
Connect with Henry
Connect with Dave

(00:00) Intro
(00:54) Should I Seller Finance?
(07:38) Buy 1 Bed/1 Bath Rentals?
(12:51) Best Home Investment Ever?
(18:21) Do I Need an LLC?
(22:51) Working with Wholesalers

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AMA (Ask Meyer Anything): Seller Financing, A Better "BRRRR", & Do You Need an LLC?

Redfin just released their highly-anticipated 2025 housing market forecast, and today, we’re reacting to each of their ten crucial housing market predictions. We’re touching on the exact numbers you want to hear about—home prices, mortgage rates, home sales, rent prices, and housing supply. Knowing what’s coming could give you an edge as an investor, agent, or first-time homebuyer.
First, we’re reviewing Redfin’s home price predictions for 2025. Will things get any more affordable, or will high home prices persist into 2025? Will mortgage rates finally reach the low sixes, maybe even into the high fives? Dave disagrees with Redfin’s take on interest rates, so where does he think they’ll be headed?
If you’re a real estate agent, broker, loan officer, or in the industry, listen up! Redfin has some good news you want to hear about home sales! Renters and landlords, take note—Redfin’s predictions suggest rents could become more affordable for everyday Americans. But that’s not all; we’ll also review their housing inventory, agent commission, and migration predictions for 2025!

In This Episode We Cover:
Redfin’s notable 2025 mortgage rate prediction that most homebuyers DON’T want to hear
2025 home price forecast and whether or not we’ll continue to see prices climb 
The “step in the right direction” for home sales coming in 2025
Why homebuilders are getting bullish thanks to the 2024 Republican sweep 
Why Gen Z may be the first generation to give up on homebuying 
And So Much More!

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Join BiggerPockets for FREE
Let Us Know What You Thought of the Show!
Ask Your Question on the BiggerPockets Forums
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Redfin’s 2025 Predictions
Invest in High-ROI Turnkey Rentals with Rent to Retirement
Grab Dave’s New Book, “Start with Strategy”
Find Investor-Friendly Lenders
2025 Housing Market Predictions (+ How’d We Do Last Time?)
Connect with Dave


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