BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

If You're Scared About the Economy, Listen to This

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Mar 27, 2026
They break down which real estate types feel recession-resistant right now. The conversation covers where to park money instead of cash or stocks. Learn a simple green/yellow/red system for pruning rental portfolios. They discuss when selling beats renovating and which market signs mean it is time to exit.
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INSIGHT

Why Single Family Real Estate Feels Safer

  • Dave Meyer and Henry Washington see single family and small multifamily real estate as controllable assets during economic uncertainty.
  • They prefer properties they can manage directly instead of volatile stocks or crypto because people always need housing.
INSIGHT

Macro Signals Point To A Transitionary Economy

  • Dave thinks the macro picture is deteriorating with rising unemployment and weaker consumer finances, signaling a transitionary economic period.
  • He notes GDP and stocks look fine, but average Americans' spending, savings, and sentiment are worsening.
ADVICE

Buy Fewer Deals But At Deeper Discounts

  • Do buy single family or small multifamily at deeper discounts and focus on fundamentals rather than chasing the cheapest markets.
  • Henry reports recent contracts at ~50 cents on the dollar and prefers assets that maintain rental demand.
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