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Big news: President Trump’s new budget proposal calls for a sweeping 40% cut to federal rental assistance and the elimination of a federally administered Section 8 program, sending funds to the states to create their own programs instead. While the administration argues that shifting housing aid to the states will make it more efficient, critics warn it could destabilize housing for millions of low-income Americans and create inconsistent protections across the country. Read our analysis of the proposal here.

In this issue:

🏗️ Builder Confidence — Builder sentiment may be cooling overall, but new permits are spiking in these hot cities.

📊 Rental Surge — Demand for rentals is rising 3x faster than homeownership. Here's how to keep up.

🏷️ Buyer’s Market Bargains — The best buyer's markets and a powerful new tool to help you buy in them.

Building Permits Drop Nationally, But These Housing Markets Are Still Super Hot

By Austin Wolff

Builder sentiment has taken a hit nationally, but new permit data tells a different story in select markets. Despite cooling headlines, some cities are seeing a surge in new construction—signaling strong local confidence and long-term demand.

Rental Demand is Surging 3x Faster Than Homeownership—Here's How to Catch the Wave

By Garrett Brown

Rental demand is rising three times faster than homeownership. For investors, that means more tenants, stronger rent growth, and a clear signal it’s time to scale in a way that keeps up.

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It's a Buyer's Market—Here's Where the Most Opportunities Are (And a New Tool to Evaluate Deals)

With Scott Trench and Michael Zuber

Welcome to the buyer’s market—finally. With rising supply, growing price drops, and sellers growing more flexible, experienced investors like Michael Zuber say it’s time to start proactively making deals.

I've Lost Good Deals More Times Than I'd Like—Here's How to NOT Make the Same Mistakes 

By Ashley Kehr

Missed deals aren’t just bad luck—they’re bad systems. One lost follow-up can mean tens of thousands in profit gone forever. In this article, we break down the true cost of disorganization, at Ashley's expense...

🤔 Are DSCR rates better than conventional loans right now?

🔥 Elevate your portfolio's performance with Co-Living Cash Flow: A BiggerPockets Guide

🏖️ Airbnb's Q1 Report and Their Next BOLD Moves

Together with Kiavi

Wondering how much cash you’ll need for your next fix-and-flip deal? Kiavi’s new calculator offers fast financing estimates tailored to your property. Just enter a few project details and generate after repair value (ARV), cash to close and real-time comps.