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We know that home prices have increased in this country 45% since 2020, rising interest rates have caused the average mortgage payment in this country to more than double, and housing affordability is at it’s lowest level since the early 1990s. In this episode, we talk with Scott Trench from BiggerPockets about whether or not investing in real estate still makes sense.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How most Americans begin their real estate journey
  • If investing in real estate makes sense given our unique market
  • What you should know before investing in real estate

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