Coso Capital Podcast | Wealth Building, Market Insights & Real Estate Investing Welcome to the Coso Capital Podcast, where we dive deep into wealth building, real estate investing, and personal development. We are real estate investors and lenders, sharing market insights, financial strategies, book takeaways, and more! Today's Episode: February 18, 2025 | Presidents Day, Market Trends & Real Estate Investing US Housing Market Update

Anticipated improvements in spring 2025, with existing-home sales expected to rise.
Mortgage rates have stabilized above 6% since September 2022.
Buyers are adjusting to higher home prices and payments.

Investor Sentiment & Market Trends

Early 2025 optimism has moderated due to inflation and geopolitical concerns.
Trade policies, including new tariffs, are affecting commodity prices and construction costs.

Main Topic: The Shift to a Landlord-Friendly Market (WSJ Analysis)

2023-2024 rents skyrocketed, but new apartment supply temporarily cooled prices.
Vacancies are dropping, and rental competition is heating up.
By late 2025, rental markets are expected to shift back in favor of landlords.

Books We Read in January

Technopoly – Does technology shape us more than we shape it?
The Bolt Supremacy – Jamaica's sprinting dominance and the role of culture & training.
Insanely Simple – Apple's success through ruthless simplicity.
What Works on Wall Street – Data-driven investing strategies that beat the market.
The Crux – The secret to effective strategy: solving the right problem.

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