Today, let's talk about what recent real estate data is telling us. What is most surprising is that what I am seeing does NOT follow with what is the conventional wisdom in the press. What we are being told is that prices are way up and that this trend is likely to continue. Well, in todays show we are going to look at some data that will leave you thinking todays big headlines just might not be on the mark. Don't miss my Facebook Live "Coffee And Real Estate" chat this Saturday, Aug 15,2020 at ...
Aug 12, 2020•20 min
Will home prices jump? The best information we have right now indicates that a dramatic crash in home inventory is very likely as we move through 2020. There are only two places that homes for sale come from. First, is new construction. We are seeing a big drop off in new construction that even goes beyond what the worst expectations were leading into March. And remember, those are number for MARCH! April is likely to be even more depressing! But wait, that is only half of the real estate invent...
May 14, 2020•26 min
I have never been a fan of pocket listings for a whole lot of reasons. In todays show, we will review the reasons why they are a bad idea for sellers. In addition, we will explore how they are also NOT a better option to help deal with our current quarantine situation. There are NO advantages to a pocket listing vs allowing your home to be listed on the MLS when it comes to maintaining very tight controls on who gets into your home. In fact, whatever benefits you are told doing a pocket listing ...
Apr 14, 2020•21 min
What does the CDC say and how should we move forward We will start with a quick look at what we can learn from the CDC website. More information is better than less, so we will go over what I am seeing reported by the CDC and try to calibrate expectations to that. Next, we will talk about how buyers, sellers and investors in real estate might move forward. In one case, we will discuss a trend I am seeing that is CRITICAL for folks who must get their home sold to understand and avoid at all costs...
Mar 26, 2020•31 min
But those big companies are not really to blame for this reality ... the government is But is it their fault? That's right, giant Wall Street companies have huge holdings in real estate. However, while the media would like you to believe that this is some kind of sin on the part of these companies, the real sin is HOW they ended up owning so much residential real estate. Lets talk about how we got here and how it was clear from the beginning that this was likely to happen. Way back when all of t...
Mar 16, 2020•20 min
Secrets To Understanding This Expected Home Value Growth! Zillow is confident home prices will accelerate as we move into the 2020 home buying season! While the rate of growth of home prices has slowed, Zillows latest take on the market indicates that with low inventory and increasing demand, we are likely going to see the home buying market heat up substantially. We have seen other sources that show we should expect to see home prices getting more inflated by a low inventory in a variety of mar...
Feb 25, 2020•42 min
The Home Builder Survey Is One Of The Least Reliable Around! When it comes to new home construction, we need to learn that actions speak louder than words! This week we will be taking a look at one of the most reviewed surveys in the world of real estate. That is the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) confidence numbers. Every month, those who watch the real estate market seem to hang on the results of this survey. However, for those that have been listening to my show, they know that ...
Feb 24, 2020•32 min
Is legislating no more natural gas a good thing or a bad thing for Californians? The trend is becoming impossible to ignore. More and more communities are making it illegal to build new homes with natural gas. In fact, it sounds like the ultimate goal is to eliminate natural gas all together and ultimately require home owners to replace gas appliances with electric options. This seems like an odd move when California has still not solved its electric grid issues. In fact, in the ultimate irony, ...
Feb 10, 2020•23 min
What can we learn from examining the major metro areas that have had the most and the least recovery since the real estate downturn? On todays show we are going to review some interesting research from the good folks over at SmartAsset . There are some very familiar cities on both of these lists. This is not a list that is going to define whether you should or should not invest in these areas. However, if you learn about the rental markets, get some familiarity with these metros and apply a litt...
Feb 07, 2020•37 min
Landlords in Oakland, CA can no longer do criminal background checks. Here is why that is a stupid idea. Yeah, sorry, spoiler alert - a city government did something stupid - shocker. This one is a big deal tho. It reveals not only the Oakland city councils hypocrisy but also their general stupidity on how to actually solve a problem. We are going to talk about this one today and bring up some very unpleasant facts. For one thing, Oakland is basically asking landlords to flip a coin - you have a...
Jan 29, 2020•28 min
According to the folks at TurboTenant, these cities will give you the highest ROI! There are always plenty of opinions when it comes to where you should invest in real estate. Today, we will take a look at the research done by the folks at TurboTenant to see what cities they suggest as the top places for investors, entrepreneurs and landlords to focus their attention! While we will be covering the top 10 cities for real estate investors on this list, the folks at TurboTenant actually run down th...
Jan 24, 2020•34 min
The numbers indicate that the home selling season in 2020 is likely to be nuts! The news is not so great for buyers but strong for sellers of single family homes in 2020. With inventory dropping while demand increases, we are looking at a lead in to 2020 where unless we see an uncharacteristic increase in the number of home owners that list their home for sale, the competition for the homes available for sale is going to be fierce! One piece of good news is that new home construction has shown a...
Jan 21, 2020•31 min
Welcome to 2020 as we discuss where single family residential real estate prices might just go! Today we will chat about what the folks over at Calculated Risk expect to happen in 2020! Expectations for prices on single family residential homes across the country is that we will see nothing shocking. No great gains in the increase in prices but no general loss in value. We will also take a look back at some interesting information on what has happened with rental prices over the last few years. ...
Dec 31, 2019•29 min
Where to focus your real estate entrepreneurial effort in multi family homes in 2020! Today we are going to review some of the areas of the country being talked about the most when it comes to multifamily investing. Usually, the math ends up being much more lucrative for real estate investing when it comes to multifamily. However, there are different skill sets that come into play and some skill sets that you must focus on in order for these deals to work out best for you. Today, we will talk ab...
Dec 24, 2019•36 min
What effect might homebuilder confidence have on the real estate market? For all buyers, sellers investors and real estate entrepreneurs, gaining insight to what might be over the horizon in real estate can make you thousands of dollars. The latest news in the world of real estate and new home construction is that home builder confidence has reached the highest levels since 1999! Today, we will talk about that and reflect on what that meant to the market then. What followed and what might we see...
Dec 18, 2019•31 min
Homes with "special needs" that cannot be made simple can be poor investments. Welcome to another edition of Real Estate Realities with The RebelBroker! It is time to lay some ground truth on you! Over the last few weeks, I have had to deal with some things that would be a nightmare for any homeowner - and even more so for a landlord! We will talk about that and how some homes, for whatever reason, are just not a good choice for long term renting. Of course, if you overcome that shortcoming with...
Dec 16, 2019•36 min
Well, maybe not JUST ranting, but I really needed it. It was one of those days where I wanted to get into starting our discussion about how to move forward with a good review of the year and setting goals for the coming year. What can I say, I digressed. I have been really poking around for multi unit properties lately and I was stunned by the incompetence I found. So we will chat about that and other things! I will also include a clarification regarding my last podcast. During that show, we ran...
Nov 25, 2019•29 min
Some headlines have hit the foreclosure panic button. Let the RebelBroker sooth your nerves. You just gotta love some of the headlines that get written in todays media! From the good folks over at Realtor Magazine online, we get a headline sharing the startling fact that foreclosures are up by huge margins in some metros and across the country! Is it time to panic? Sell your home and move into a cave? Stockpile dental floss and those weird little weiners they put in pop top cans? Probably not. T...
Nov 20, 2019•42 min
What would a recession mean for real estate buyers, sellers and investors? It is that time of year. For the next couple of months, it is going to be all about guessing on what 2020 will bring! Today, we will be taking a look at an article from the good folks over at Redfin. You can find the article here . We will see what they have to say, then think our way through their points to see if we agree. So check out todays show! I would love to get feedback from all of you! Do you agree with Redfin? ...
Nov 19, 2019•32 min
Let's look at some of the hottest vacation rental areas and cover some real world examples! In todays show we will review some interesting info that has been shared about the best vacation rental counties in the country. Vacation rentals can be very lucrative, if you do your homework. We will talk about some of the areas, get a little ground truth and also talk a bit about some of my first hand experience as an owner of a vacation rental property! HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience d...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr
Can increased real estate demand in growing tech towns make you rich? In todays show we will take a look at some growing communities that could be huge tech boom towns in the coming years. When you can spot these trends early, you can not only make that oh so sweet monthly positive cashflow, but also enjoy enhanced appreciation on your property! In todays show we will not only talk about the idea behind this kind of strategy, but some places across the country where the numbers are looking very ...
Oct 15, 2019•35 min
AB 1482 - Don't panic! There are some exemptions! A big item in the news recently has been the passing of AB 1482 in California. This introduces statewide rent control measures. The good news is that there are some paths investors can take to avoid these, but it will clearly have a chilling effect on the exact kind of housing that the bill is supposed to encourage. We will chat about the bill and the why it just might mean landlords will want to shift their focus on the types of properties that ...
Sep 23, 2019•34 min
At least according to the folks at realtor.com, these markets will see the MOST appreciation over the next year! In todays show we will be talking about the markets that are projected to make the most for real estate investors and entrepreneurs over the next year! Some of these markets not just look like appreciation is going to be great, but rental rates in a few look very strong! When you mix good rate of return on rental with top performing appreciation - that is the big win! We will also tal...
Jul 30, 2019•37 min
Realtor Magazine shares their list of the hottest markets in America! Today, we are going to cover a couple of topics, but the big ticket item will be the list of communities that Realtor Magazine considers the hottest! If you are a buyer, seller, investor or entrepreneur with an eye toward real estate, this list is a great place to start when considering your next investment! HELP THE SHOW GROW by filling out the audience demographic survey by clicking the button at the top of the page titled "...
Jul 03, 2019•43 min
Real estate data from Seattle, Los Angeles, San Jose and New York show a buyers market For some of the most influential real estate markets in the country, we are seeing increases in inventory but decreases in sales. We are also seeing flattening in prices. In some areas, we are seeing decreases in pricing with projections that suggest areas will lose more value over the next year than was gained in the last year. Lets take a look at the numbers and see what we can come up with! HELP THE SHOW GR...
Jun 28, 2019•33 min
Plus, I share a perfect example of the BEST kind of passive income in real estate! In todays show, we discuss something that has been coming up recently. Not long ago, I got a listing on a home that has just about the best kind of passive income associated with it that I have ever seen. It was so amazing in fact, I considered purchasing the home myself! What was most amazing is the number of folks that reached out to me about this listing that had NO IDEA what passive income was. Not just buyers...
Jun 10, 2019•31 min
Want to feed your real estate investment beast with an Amazon FBA side hustle? Check out my results! That's right folks! The last time we talked, I was kicking off kind of a "Proof Of Concept" - could you spend 1 hour a day, Monday - Friday and do "Online Arbitrage" to successfully earn $100 per hour that you invested? So far, I have taken both "Retail Arbitrage" and "Online Arbitrage" for a drive and today, I want to give you the low down! Not only will I give you insights into how much was act...
Apr 12, 2019•40 min
There are plenty of folks achieving great results by selling on Amazon. Maybe that is the way to fund your first real estate deal. Welcome to todays show folks. I want to try and address a question that I get all the time from all kinds of buyers. Where can I get the money to get started in real estate? One solution is the "Side Hustle". This is something you do in addition to your regular job that is designed to make you extra money. This can help buyers get that down payment or investors get e...
Mar 09, 2019•35 min
Lets take a real world look at what it takes to landlord a Vacation Rental! We talked about some of the big picture differences between a long term rental and a vacation rental in yesterdays show. Today, lets get into the weeds a little and talk about the real day to day of being the landlord of a vacation rental. There is no "hands off" way to do this right, but the payoffs can be huge - and completely worth it! So spin up the show and lets dive right in! As I mentioned in the show, when I was ...
Mar 03, 2019•35 min
A vacation rental strategy could be the bridge you need to make the property a great long term rental! Even if you have never considered owning a vacation rental, you should be running the numbers to see if doing a vacation rental can help bridge your strategy toward converting a vacation rental into a long term rental. On todays show, we will take my real world experience of owning a vacation property and discuss the differences, challenges and rewards of considering a vacation rental for your ...
Mar 01, 2019•25 min
