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NFL players taught Brett Hundley real estate. 🏈 Short-term rentals. New construction. House flipping. He tried it all and found what works. Now he runs his deals the same way he ran an offense: contractors on deadline, budgets in check, and a clear plan to win. 🥇 24 projects this year. Real freedom as the goal. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode at bit.ly/4328n3Y.

America is about to have millions more seniors… and nowhere near enough housing prepared for them. 📈 By 2040, the U.S. is expected to have 110% MORE people over the age of 85 than we do today. That matters because 80–85 is typically when people begin moving into senior living communities. At the same time, construction is falling dramatically behind demand. Experts estimate the industry needs roughly 100,000–125,000 new senior housing units built every year to keep pace. Current construction activity isn’t even close. And occupancy is already climbing: • 18 consecutive quarters of growth • National occupancy approaching 90% • Demand expected to continue for decades But this isn’t a simple “buy a building and collect rent” play. Senior housing operates more like a business than traditional multifamily. One weak operator can destroy profitability. One strong operator can compound returns for years. In this episode of On The Market, Dave Meyer and senior housing expert Jerry Vinci break down: • The different types of senior housing • Why supply is falling behind demand • The risks most investors overlook • Why operations matter more than most people think • What makes a senior housing deal actually work If you’ve ever been curious about assisted living, memory care, 55+ communities, or senior housing investing in general, this episode is worth your time. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode at bit.ly/4nqibhN.

While some people are waiting for the “perfect” market, smart investors are learning how to play the one we’re in. We asked 234 active investors what they believe will be the biggest opportunity in real estate over the next 12 months. The answers might surprise you. 👀 Want to see: • Where investors are buying • What strategies they’re using • Their mortgage rate predictions • What opportunities they see ahead 📊 Visit bit.ly/4txu0op for the full Q2 2026 investor findings.

Lots of scary headlines circulating, but we're not panicking. The truth is it might be little, and it might be late, but there are signs that a spring housing bump is here. It’s not getting us back to a healthy market, but we'll take it. What are your thoughts? 💬

Brett Hundley spent 8 years in the NFL. Now he's chasing something harder to find than a Super Bowl ring 🏈 true financial freedom. Most people assume NFL players are set for life. The truth? The odds of getting drafted and then getting a pension, are slim. So instead of unwinding after practice, he was studying real estate deals with teammates who were already building wealth off the field. Now at 32, he's retired from football and gunning for 24 flips in 2026. Watch the full episode to hear how the skills he built running an NFL offense translate directly into real estate investing ▶️ bit.ly/4328n3Y.

The biggest builders in America are making million-dollar bets on where growth is headed next. That creates opportunity for investors paying attention. According to TurboTenant, these 11 markets are seeing major development activity, population growth, and long-term housing demand, and smart investors are looking for ways to ride the wave instead of guessing where the market is headed. Swipe to see if your market made the list. Which of these 11 are you already investing in, or eyeing? 👀

So the Fed thinks we might go extinct… 🤔 Is AI worth it?

You picked a market that looked great on paper… so why isn’t the property performing the way you expected? That's what led Garrett to develop the 60-30-10 Rule, a framework to help investors choose short-term rental markets with more upside and fewer surprises. And that’s only one piece of the BiggerPockets Short-Term Rental Investment Guide. The guide breaks down the 5 major STR archetypes across the metrics that actually matter: • Cash flow • Appreciation potential • Bonus depreciation • Long-term market durability Because there’s no “best” short-term rental strategy. 💡 There’s only the strategy that best fits your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline. Download the guide for free at bit.ly/491NglN.

Do you allow pets in your short-term rental? 🐶 It can feel like a risk… but turning them away also shrinks your booking pool. More travelers are bringing pets. That’s demand you can either capture or miss. Open the door without guessing. Check out what PetScreening can do for your rentals at BiggerPockets.com/petscreening.

You don’t need a higher income to pay off your mortgage faster. Here are 8 creative ways you might not have heard of to get one step closer to financial freedom: 1️⃣ Pay extra toward the principal Even small amounts each month, one extra payment a year, or switching to biweekly payments can cut years off your loan. 2️⃣ Use lump sums when they come in Tax refunds, bonuses, side income… instead of spending it, put it toward your mortgage and make a real dent. 3️⃣ Rent out a room A simple way to create extra income using space you already have. 4️⃣ Add or convert an ADU Turn a basement, garage, or backyard space into a rental for consistent extra cash. 5️⃣ Live smaller, earn bigger Move into the ADU and rent out your main home to increase income. 6️⃣ Swap homes (temporarily) If you own other property, living in one and renting your primary could boost cash flow. 7️⃣ Rent during high-demand times Big events, peak travel seasons, or local demand spikes can bring in short-term income. 8️⃣ Rent your home to film crews Sounds random, but production companies pay well for the right location. Have you tried any of these? 👉 Visit bit.ly/4tkcJhI for the full article breaking down these methods.

Dave Meyer joins @LiveNOW to break down what the Fed’s interest rate decisions really mean for the housing market.

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You paid more income tax than 88 of the biggest companies in the country. What do you think of Buffet’s idea here?

Strong cashflow, on market, in a great market, major Capex already done 🙌

Same house. Same gross. $18K/year difference in what hits your bank account. 1️⃣ Self-management is the first lever. 2️⃣ Direct bookings are the second. Most hosts never pull either one. If you're buying a short term rental in 2026, run these numbers before you close. Not after. Want the full math on the 5 types of STR properties? Download for free here: bit.ly/491NglNhttps:/…

Investors have spoken. We surveyed 234 active real estate investors to see how sentiment is shifting and where money is moving next. Inside, you’ll find where they’re leaning, how they’re adapting, and what’s actually working right now. 👉 Check out the full Q2 findings at bit.ly/4txu0op.https:…

Investors predicted rates below 6% this year. They were wrong. Here's what happened: At the start of 2026, most real estate investors expected 30-year mortgage rates to land between 5.5% and 5.99%. Rate relief was the #1 opportunity they were counting on. Then the war in Iran started. Inflation jumped from 2.4% to 3.3% in a single month. Rates climbed ~0.4% in response. And just like that, the prevailing prediction shifted. Investors now expect rates to stay between 6% and 6.49% for the foreseeable future. So what are investors focusing on instead? Better negotiating leverage. Improved deal flow. Falling prices in select markets. The Midwest and Southeast in particular. The playbook changed. The ambition didn't. This is just one finding from our Q2 2026 Investor Pulse Survey — we talked to 234 active real estate investors to find out exactly how sentiment is shifting and where they're putting their money next. 👉 Check out the full Q2 findings at biggerpockets.com/blog/pulse-q2-….

Home prices are ONE WAY you can make money from real estate. Any comparison just showing growth rates for home prices vs. the stock market are overly simplistic and misleading. When you factor in 5:1 leverage and tax benefits the comparison looks pretty different 😎

$500K/year from one piece of land. Not by building houses. Not by being a landlord. By land hacking: Adding the right property types to raw land and turning it into a full commercial real estate operation. It's a strategy almost nobody talks about. And it works. Get my book, The Glamping Investor, for less than the cost of a Chipotle burrito 🌯 bit.ly/3QpqApj.

A tree just fell on my rental, while I was on vacation. 🏚️ Here's the thing that saved me: I reviewed my landlord insurance policy before disaster hit. Not after. Not during. Before. Most investors don't think about their policy until it's too late and that's exactly when it matters most. Steadily specializes in landlord insurance specifically, so you're covered for the moments that catch you off guard. Get a free policy review at bit.ly/3XMOjQo. Do you know what your current landlord policy actually covers?