POWC # 847 - Real Estate in 2026: Trends, Risks, and Where Opportunity May Emerge

In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd looks ahead to what real estate investing may look like in 2026 and what investors should be paying attention to as the new year unfolds. He discusses expectations around interest rates potentially trending down and cap rates beginning to compress, noting that deals will only truly move forward if interest rates, pricing, or a combination of both adjust. Todd breaks down rent trends across the U.S., explaining that most markets may continue to see negative or minimal rent growth early in the year, with modest improvement possibly appearing in Q2 and Q3 before leveling off. He also touches on inflation staying near 3%, uncertainty in multifamily pricing due to a murky economic outlook, and flat conditions in single-family housing driven by affordability challenges. The episode also covers commercial sectors, concerns around government data transparency, and why assisted living and memory care may continue to lead returns for those who understand how to operate them effectively. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...