“Seems like this might be a good time to buy. So who’s actually buying now? Who’s waiting it out? What’s really going on?
Question:
“Seems like this might be a good time to buy. So who’s actually buying now? Who’s waiting it out? What’s really going on?
Just putting it out there for discussion.”
Answer:
Hey, here are a few thoughts—based on over 20 years of personal experience investing in real estate. I've been involved in more than 5,000 deals, not just buying, but also managing properties over time, and selling them (often using 1031 exchanges). I also went through the 2008 crash with a lot of exposure to real estate.
I tend to be cautiously optimistic. I try to avoid panic or dramatic predictions, and I have strong belief in the long-term strength of the U.S. economy.
I don’t try to time the market or go for quick flips. I believe in buying quality properties and holding them long-term—at least 5 years, ideally 7 or more. That’s how you reduce the impact of short-term market ups and downs.
Here’s how I see things right now:
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The current political situation (Trump, Vance, Musk) is creating a lot of uncertainty.
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Because of that, many people are holding back from big financial decisions.
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Interest rates are still a bit high, which lowers buying power.
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So fewer people are buying—and also fewer are selling.
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Fewer buyers = a buyer’s market.
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A buyer’s market = opportunities.
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There are good opportunities out there—some easy to find.
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Great opportunities also exist—but they take effort, patience, and knowledge to uncover.
Real deals don’t usually just sit on the shelf waiting. You’ve got to do the work: review deals, negotiate, build systems, and really understand the market.
Sure, real estate has downsides—it takes patience, usually needs more upfront money than stocks, and people fear the risks. But instead of breaking those risks down and learning how to manage them, most people just stay stuck on scary stories.
If you're curious, I’m happy to share podcast episodes where I walk through real examples from the field.
And if it’s not obvious—I’m biased! But I’m mostly biased toward the kinds of opportunities that uncertainty can create, for those who are ready for them.
