Smart real estate investing will give you the time and the money to live life on your own terms! We call that real wealth. Host Kathy Fettke is Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network, author of the best selling "Retire Rich with Rentals" and the host of companion podcast, Real Estate News for Investors. Kathy Fettke launched this podcast in 2003 to share her own secrets and those of top experts in the real estate investing field. She along with guests like Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Doug Duncan, ...
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Don't get caught off guard by market crashes that can take all your money down with them. And don't miss out on markets where you can build wealth practically overnight. Real Estate News for Investors with Kathy Fettke is the premiere source for savvy real estate investors who want to stay up-to-date on new laws, regulations, and economic events that affect real estate. Topics include: market trends, economic analysis that affects housing prices, updates on the best rental markets for invest ...
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From W-2 to Full-Time Investor: How Grant Francke Built an $8M Real Estate Portfolio
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22:00This show originally aired in 2024. How do you go from a W-2 job to becoming a full-time real estate investor? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke talks with Grant Francke about how he built an $8M+ real estate portfolio by focusing on conservative underwriting, strong cash flow, and the right investor mindset. Grant shares how he…
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New Bipartisan Housing Bill Advances in Congress Amid Affordability Crisis
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3:37In this episode, producer Kailyn Bennett breaks down a new bipartisan housing bill that has advanced out of the House Financial Services Committee as lawmakers look for solutions to the housing affordability crisis. We cover what's included in the Housing for the 21st Century Act, how it aims to streamline zoning and permitting, and why expanding h…
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How to Build Wealth with BRRRR: Out-of-State Rentals, DSCR Loans & Midterm Rentals with Anson Young
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27:31How can investors build long-term wealth in today's housing market? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with real estate investor Anson Young to break down the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) and how he's using out-of-state rentals, DSCR loans, and midterm rentals to scale cash-flowing portfolios. An…
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Single-Family Rental Investors Shift to Discipline Heading Into 2026
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4:05Single-family rental investors are heading into 2026 with a more disciplined, selective mindset, according to new survey data. While investor confidence remains intact, the era of "growth at all costs" appears to be over. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Q4 2025 LendingOne/ResiClub Single-Family…
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Zillow Stock Slides as Google Tests Real Estate Listings in Search
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3:39Zillow shares dropped sharply after reports revealed that Google is testing real estate listings directly inside its search results. The news sparked investor concern about long-term competition and platform risk, sending Zillow's stock down more than 9% in a single session. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, producer Kailyn Bennett…
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November Consumer Prices Rose 2.7%, Below Expectations
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2:51A delayed inflation report shows consumer prices rose 2.7% over the past year, coming in below economist expectations. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, increased 2.6% year over year. In this episode of Real Estate News for Investors, producer Kailyn Bennett breaks down why this CPI report looks different than usual, following a gover…
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Multifamily Lending Explained: Liquidity, Financing & Rates with Sharon Karaffa
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27:37Kathy Fettke talks with Sharon Karaffa, President of Multifamily Debt & Structured Finance, about today's multifamily lending environment, including liquidity, interest rates, and financing options. They break down how commercial loans differ from residential mortgages, what lenders look for in cash flow and debt coverage, and how Fannie Mae, Fredd…
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Jobs Report Shows Labor Market Weakening as Unemployment Hits 4.6%
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4:06New federal jobs data confirms the U.S. labor market softened in October and November. After weeks of delays caused by the government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports job losses in October, modest hiring in November, and an unemployment rate rising to 4.6% — the highest level since 2021. In this episode of Real Estate News for Inves…
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2026 Housing Market Forecast: Prices, Rates & Affordability with Odeta Kushi
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16:39Will the housing market improve in 2026? Kathy Fettke is joined by Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, to break down the 2026 housing market outlook. They discuss where home prices, mortgage rates, affordability, and sales are headed—and why economists expect progress, not a housing crash. This episode covers regional market diff…
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2026 Housing Market Outlook: Rates, Demand & Key Shifts
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4:30What will shape the housing market in 2026? In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down fresh insights from John Burns and his team of housing analysts on where rates, demand, construction costs, and rental markets are headed. Learn why demographic shifts are redefining who's buying, why long-term rates may stay higher for longer, and where builders …
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What the December Fed Rate Cut Means for Real Estate Investors
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3:58The Fed's December rate cut brings the policy rate down to 3.5%–3.75%, but what does it really mean for real estate investors? Kathy breaks down why mortgage rates don't move directly with Fed decisions, how the shift toward "neutral" policy shapes the 2026 outlook, and why affordability and home sales may improve as rates stabilize. A quick, clear…
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Housing Demand Hits 3-Year High as Mortgage Spreads Improve
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3:40Housing demand is finishing 2025 on a high note. Mortgage purchase applications have climbed to their strongest level in nearly three years, thanks to 18 straight weeks of improved mortgage spreads keeping rates near 6%. In today's episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what's driving this surge in buyer activity, how inventory and pricing trends are sh…
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2025 Housing Market Wrap-Up: Inventory, Prices & Market Trends with Rick Sharga
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31:03In this year-end conversation, housing expert Rick Sharga joins Kathy Fettke to break down what really happened in the 2025 real estate market. From shifting inventory levels and regional price differences to affordability pressures, wage growth, tariffs, and migration trends, Rick brings clarity to a year filled with dramatic headlines and mixed s…
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Redfin's 2026 Housing Market Predictions with Daryl Fairweather
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21:54Get an inside look at Redfin's newly released 2026 Housing Market Predictions with Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. We break down where mortgage rates may be headed, what's next for affordability, which markets are expected to cool or heat up, and how inventory, rent growth, and buyer behavior may shift in the year ahead. Daryl also shares how AI…
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Redfin's 2026 Predictions: The Great Housing Reset
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5:28Redfin has released its 2026 housing forecast, calling it the start of "The Great Housing Reset." In this episode, Kathy breaks down what to expect next year—from easing mortgage rates to slower price growth, rising rents, and why affordability may finally begin to improve. Learn how these shifts could affect buyers, sellers, and investors in the y…
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Inflation vs Home Prices: The Truth Behind the Latest Case-Shiller Numbers
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4:14The latest Case-Shiller data is out—and the headlines don't tell the whole story. Nominal home prices are edging back toward record highs, but once you adjust for inflation, the picture shifts dramatically. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the September Case-Shiller numbers, explains why real home prices have declined for nine straight mon…
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Market Deep Dive: Why Oklahoma City Is Booming for Real Estate Investors
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25:17Why is Oklahoma City becoming one of the strongest cash-flowing real estate markets in the U.S.? In this Market Deep Dive, we break down the fundamentals driving OKC's surge—affordability, population growth, booming job sectors, and rapid rental demand. You'll hear current price points, rent ranges, and cash-flow expectations. We also explore Oklah…
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