Why Experts Are Predicting Massive White-Collar Unemployment As of today, the U.S. unemployment rate hovers around 4.2%, or about 7 million people. But some experts are warning it could surge past 10%, leaving more than 17 million Americans out of work. This time, though, it won’t be limited to blue-collar workers. The real threat is...
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What I Learned After Reviewing 100 Real Estate Deals in 2025 Let me be blunt: most of what I’m seeing on the market right now is trash. This past month alone, I reviewed 100 real estate deals—and 98 of them were absolutely terrible. Overpriced assets, fake pro formas, and broker fairy tales. If you’re not...
Why Smart Investors Are Flocking to the Midwest Multifamily Market For years, investors focused on the Sun Belt—Phoenix, Dallas, Orlando. But now, a quieter, more stable region is making waves: the Midwest. In a recent conversation between Ken McElroy and long-time investor Robbie Hendricks, the two dissected the growing interest in Midwest multifamily investing—and why...
The Commercial Real Estate Crisis Is Here — and It’s Changing the Face of American Cities Office buildings across the U.S. are sitting empty. Parking garages are half-full. Downtown cores that once buzzed with activity feel like ghost towns after 5 p.m. This isn’t just a momentary shift. We’re in the middle of a commercial...
On June 18, 2025, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, citing persistent inflation risks and growing concerns over new tariffs. As some hoped for a fed interest rate cut, this move was expected; its messaging speaks volumes about the economy’s direction and the real estate market. The Fed’s Position: Holding, But Hesitant...
When most people think of real estate investments, they think of apartments and multifamily properties. And while I’ve built my career owning over 10,000 multifamily units, some of the best deals I’ve ever done didn’t involve tenants, toilets, or midnight phone calls. In fact, there are niche real estate investments most investors completely ignore —...
