This year, the market definitely changed…a lot! If starting your real estate investing journey was a goal, but you were confused or overwhelmed by everything going on, you may be wondering what’s in store for 2023…

Is the housing market going to crash?

Are prices going to drop?

Are the rates going to go higher? 

No one can predict what’s going to happen for certain. As I’ve said before, there’s never a good time to start investing!!! 

Even so, when you start thinking like an investor, you’ll see there’s opportunity in any market!!

Much of the talk so far about 2023 is about how mortgage rates are expected to stay high because the Fed is still increasing interest rates to lower inflation. 

Although home prices are predicted to fall about 5% nationally, prices will still be considered unaffordable compared to before the pandemic. 

That’s what we’re hearing about the market overall, but for investors, here are 2 things to keep in mind that can work in your favor:

  1. According to U.S. News, existing home sales will slow from a combination of low affordability and homeowners who are locked into record-low mortgage rates not selling.
    However, this also means that more owners will keep their homes as investments and rent them out rather than accept a lower sales price. This is a strategy I teach my students inside my cohort!! I call it the step-up strategy! This is, by far, the easiest way to become an investor!

    What’s great about this is that there are also predictions that demand for rental housing will rise!! With housing prices still considered to be relatively high, potential homebuyers may still want to hold off on buying and keep renting instead. 

    If you’re currently a homeowner looking to become an investor, instead of giving up your low mortgage payment, you can keep your home and convert it into a rental!! When you “step-up” to your new home, you’ll actually have another advantage…you won’t be buying in a seller’s market!! 

  2. Something else to keep an eye on in 2023…the short-term rental market! Between new regulations and Airbnb guests pushing back against hidden and high cleaning fees, the short-term rental market definitely went through a shake-up this year! Something to potentially look for is some Airbnb owners selling unprofitable properties! If you come across an opportunity, and the numbers look good, it could be an investment that you can turn into a long-term rental! 

If you’re looking for a mentor who can help you start your real estate journey in this market, I’d love to support you! 

Enrollment for my real estate investing cohort will open in January! This is the best way to work with me if you…

Feeling stuck in your real estate investing journey and don’t know where to start first…

Or you’ve been intimidated by the real estate market and haven’t tried investing because you can’t find any deals…

Or you are a current homeowner and need more guidance on how you can use your equity to purchase more homes!

Click here to learn more! You can either join the waitlist to be notified when doors open or secure your spot now! Start 2023 by hitting the ground running on your real estate investing goal!