The Demographic Shock No One Saw Coming For nearly 250 years, America’s population has grown every single year, through wars, pandemics, and recessions. Now, new reports suggest that in 2025, we may see our first population decline ever. According to the American Enterprise Institute, net international migration could fall to as low as negative 525,000...
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Ken McElroy’s Real Estate Edge
The Return of Foreign Buyers In today’s real estate market, affordability is already stretched thin. However, another force is quietly reshaping the landscape: foreign buyers are quickly returning to the U.S. housing market. From April 2024 to March 2025, international buyers purchased more than 78,000 homes in the U.S., according to the National Association of...
We’ve Entered The Corporate Default Crisis
August 5, 20250
The Corporate Default Wave Is Here, And It’s a Warning to Real Estate Investors Moody’s just dropped a bombshell: 241 companies are now on their highest-risk default list, the most we’ve seen in almost a year. And no, this isn’t just about overextended tech startups. We’re talking about recognizable names in consumer goods, manufacturing, and...
How to Buy Real Estate with No Money Out of Pocket (My Proven Formula) What if I told you that you can buy real estate with zero dollars out of your pocket—and that I’ve done it repeatedly? Most people think they need a big bank account to get started in real estate. That’s simply not...
The 2025 Tax Bill Just Changed Everything for Real Estate Investors President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a total game changer. It restores 100% bonus depreciation, secures the future of 1031 exchanges, and brings back opportunity zones. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just getting started, these changes could significantly impact your strategy going forward....
Our team is currently building over $200 million worth of multifamily real estate as part of your multifamily construction strategy. And naturally, I’m getting asked one question a lot: “Ken, how are tariffs and rising rates impacting your builds?” Here’s what’s really happening—and why this might be the best window we’ve seen in years to...
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...
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...
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...
