Episodios

  • Investor Purchases Fall to Lowest Spring Levels in Five Years

    Investor Purchases Fall to Lowest Spring Levels in Five Years
    Sep 10 2025
    Investor purchases of U.S. homes dropped to their lowest springtime level since 2020, with condo sales seeing the sharpest decline. Despite the pullback, investors still make up nearly one in five homebuyers, highlighting how today’s slowdown mirrors the broader housing market. Florida metros led the retreat, while investor activity surged on the West Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 m
  • Florida and Texas Will Make Up 30% of All New Apartments This Year

    Florida and Texas Will Make Up 30% of All New Apartments This Year
    Sep 9 2025
    Half a million new rental apartments are set to hit the U.S. market in 2025, following last year’s record-setting supply surge. From New York City to the Sun Belt, new units are reshaping vacancy rates, rent growth, and investment opportunities. In this episode, we unpack the metros leading the boom, the policy changes fueling construction, and how tariffs and material costs could slam the brakes on future projects. We’ll also explore why smaller landlords may benefit from the affordability gap that shiny new buildings aren’t solving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
  • Would Investors Benefit From the "No Tax on Home Sales Act?"

    Would Investors Benefit From the "No Tax on Home Sales Act?"
    Sep 8 2025
    President Trump and Congress are eyeing a dramatic change to capital gains taxes on home sales. The proposed No Tax on Home Sales Act would remove the $250,000/$500,000 caps on primary residence exclusions, potentially allowing homeowners to sell with unlimited tax-free gains. In this episode, we’ll unpack what the bill actually covers, why investment properties are excluded, and the ripple effects investors should watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 m
  • Sunday Hustle | Make Their Dream Trip Reality: How to Become a Travel Agent from Anywhere!

    Sunday Hustle | Make Their Dream Trip Reality: How to Become a Travel Agent from Anywhere!
    Sep 7 2025
    MOAT Method Episode Link Want to get on the show? APPLY HERE! Unlock the potential of travel planning as a lucrative side hustle, solving the problem of funding your dream vacations. But how can you become a successful travel agent without prior experience? Aaron Mann guides you through the steps to turn travel organizing into a profitable venture. In this show, you'll learn the ins and outs of becoming a travel agent, including the key steps to breaking into the industry and the tools you'll need to succeed. Explore how to join a host agency, manage planning fees, and leverage booking commissions to create a steady income. Whether you're seeking to make travel a full-time career or a rewarding side hustle, this episode has got you covered with expert tips and playful insights. Don't miss out on the bonus content where Aaron uncovers potential income streams and strategies to amplify your travel business. Discover success stories of real agents who transitioned from side hustles to thriving travel businesses. Topics Covered: The benefits of using a travel agent versus DIY travel planning How joining a host agency can jumpstart your travel agent career Tools and certifications provided by host agencies Key responsibilities of a travel agent, including itinerary planning and client support Examples of popular host agencies to consider joining Breakdown of income streams from booking commissions to planning fees Tips to expand your travel agency business and build a loyal client base Potential earnings as a side hustle travel agent Strategies to amplify and scale your travel business Exploring profitable travel niches such as corporate travel and luxury holidays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Homeownership Rate Drops For the First Time Since 2016

    Homeownership Rate Drops For the First Time Since 2016
    Sep 6 2025
    For the first time since 2016, the number of U.S. homeowner households has slipped—while renter households jumped by 2.6%. We’ll explore what’s driving this shift, from high mortgage rates and record home prices to changing life stages, and what it means for rental demand and real estate investors across different markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 m
  • Is Local Politics Ruining the American Dream?

    Is Local Politics Ruining the American Dream?
    Sep 5 2025
    Read the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-local-politics-is-ruining-the-american-dream America’s housing shortage isn’t just a “problem”—it’s a disaster. We’re already short 5 to 6 million homes, and without major changes, that gap could balloon to 15 million within a decade. In this episode, we’ll trace how the Great Recession and decades of restrictive zoning set the stage for today’s crisis, explain why local politics keep killing affordable housing projects, and show how lot sizes, setback rules, and “neighborhood character” arguments drive up costs. Finally, we’ll explore why state-level reform may be the only path forward if the American Dream is to remain within reach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • New Law in Massachusetts is Another Domino in the Movement Towards Transparency

    New Law in Massachusetts is Another Domino in the Movement Towards Transparency
    Sep 4 2025
    Massachusetts just became the latest state to ban hidden rental “junk fees,” requiring landlords to disclose all charges upfront or bundle them into the rent. In this episode, we’ll explain what the new law means for property owners, how it fits into a growing national crackdown on rental fees, and why even small mom-and-pop landlords need to adjust their leases and advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 m
  • Airbnb Makes Huge Change to Host Fees

    Airbnb Makes Huge Change to Host Fees
    Sep 3 2025
    Airbnb is rolling out a major change that could cut deep into host payouts. Starting October 27, the platform will move to a standardized 15.5% host-only fee, replacing the old split-fee model where guests paid the bulk of service charges. In this episode, we break down exactly how much revenue hosts stand to lose per booking, why the FTC’s new “junk fee” rule forced Airbnb’s hand, and what this means for your short-term rental business. We’ll also explore why direct bookings just became more valuable than ever, and the practical steps you can take to protect your margins in a shifting STR landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m