Housing Market RESET? The Shift Towards a Nation of Renters Explained | 1396

Epic Real Estate Investing

Matt Theriault

Education, Business, Investing, How To

4.8 • 955 Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to this week’s episode, where we dive deep into one of the most significant changes happening in the U.S. housing market today: homeownership is quickly becoming a luxury, and renting is rising to take its place as the new American Dream. In this episode, we unpack the complex forces driving this massive shift, from skyrocketing property prices to the mounting financial pressures faced by younger generations. We’ll explore how today’s young adults are navigating the high cost of living, student debt, and limited income, all of which are pushing homeownership further out of reach for millions. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Renting is becoming a new way of life—especially as luxury rentals and purpose-built rental communities are growing in popularity. In fact, investment in rental properties is booming, with major players pouring billions into the rental market, making it a hot spot for savvy investors. How can private investors seize on this trend? What does the rise of the renter class mean for the future of real estate, wealth-building, and the economy as a whole? The host shares exclusive insights on how to adjust your investment strategies to ride the wave of this massive shift. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the future of housing, the transformation of the American Dream, and how to position yourself for success in a market that’s evolving faster than ever before. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Terio Media.
0:05.0	Hey, strap in! It's time for the epic real estate investing show. We'll be your guides as we navigate the housing market, the landscape of creative financing strategies and everything you need to swap that office chair for a beach chair. If you're looking for some one-on-one help, meet us at
0:21.7	rei-aise.com. Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go. Let's go.
0:28.3	What if I told you that housing today is as affordable as it's ever going to be? What if owning a home
0:34.7	soon became a luxury reserved for the few, and renting is now the new
0:40.0	American dream. In 2025, major corporations are opting to invest heavily into rental properties.
0:47.4	Build to rent neighborhoods. That's what they're calling them. And by the end of this,
0:51.0	the way you think about real estate could change forever, not to mention how you can or if you will profit from.
0:57.5	You will own nothing and be happy.
0:59.8	This is a phrase from a 2016 article published by the World Economic Forum, the W.E.F.
1:05.5	In which Danish Social Democrat, Ida A, outlines her vision for your future.
1:11.8	Now, it's morphed into a conspiracy that the elite class is out to restrict your rights to
1:17.4	private property. Or is it a conspiracy? I mean, imagine living in a home with all the bells and
1:23.1	whistles, state-of-the-art appliances, smart home technology, a rooftop pool, but you don't own any of it.
1:31.8	Sound unusual? Not anymore. In cities like Irvine, California, a staggering 73.6% of single-family
1:40.1	rentals are now considered luxury properties. Luxury rentals are booming, and it's not just the average person who's interested.
1:47.5	Big names in the investment world are pouring billions into this market.
1:51.0	But why is this happening?
1:52.2	What's driving people and investors to choose renting over buying?
1:56.2	Let's face it, for many young adults today, buying a home feels like climbing Mount Everest without oxygen.
2:02.5	Nearly 60% of young adults are rent-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
2:09.0	Remember when owning a home was the cornerstone of the American dream? Well, now, it's more like
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