Show Notes
Just when we thought it was handled, inflation is starting to surge back—and mortgage rates are already adjusting fast. But, for real estate investors, there’s a silver lining. Some markets are seeing rising rents and lower home prices, making it an ideal buying scenario for investors if they can hang on to the property during these high-rate times.
It’s been a wild week in the housing market, and we’re unpacking everything in this headline episode.
First, we’ll talk about the new inflation numbers. You probably already know they’re not great, but could they force the Fed to resume raising rates? We have a…lively…discussion about it. Next, investors lose millions of dollars in the newest real estate “scam” run by a trusted community member. This isn’t something new, so we’re sharing the exact steps you should take before ever wiring someone money for a real estate deal.
Big buyers gain ground on a new housing bill as an amended version drops language many investors had considered a lock. Finally, we’re going over the cities with the fastest rising (and falling) rent prices in 2026—and which markets are seeing the perfect storm of rising rents and declining home prices.
In This Episode We Cover
Inflation surges, but what effect will it have on mortgage rates?
The cities that saw the highest rent increases in 2026 (and where rents are falling)
The newest passive investing “scam” that’s costing real estate investors millions
Big buyers aren’t getting banned? A new update to the latest housing bill
The argument for the Fed reversing course and raising rates once again
And So Much More!
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