The most important chart to watch in real estate in 2023
Summary
This article discusses the importance of understanding real estate market trends, specifically focusing on how interest rates and inflation impact investment outcomes. It highlights the significance of monitoring key market indicators and anticipating future changes for making informed investment decisions. Several podcast episodes are referenced that provide detailed insights into revenue management and strategic leadership for short-term rentals.
Key Insights
- •The article emphasizes understanding the three types of real estate markets: linear, cyclical, and hybrid markets to inform investment decisions.
- •The article suggests that income property is a reliable long-term investment because hosts can constantly renegotiate agreements.
Action Items
- ✓Listen to the podcast episode to learn the most important chart to watch when investing in real estate.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Get Paid For Your Pad: Listen to the 'Get Paid For Your Pad' podcast
- →Jasper Ribbers: The article references Jasper Ribbers, Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry.
- →Kaye Putnam & Eric Moeller: Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Eric Moeller, CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry.
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