Rich Somers Interview
Summary
Rich Somers, a real estate investor, believes the market will thrive in the next 30 months, stating that demand is at an all-time high and supply at an all-time low. He also mentions that rate cuts are expected to lead to more capital flowing back into real estate, further catalyzed by the retirement of 40 million baby boomers.
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