EP 472 - Our Highs, Lows, and Wake-Up Calls of Real Estate in 2025

What did you think of todays show??2025 was tough for everyone, but only some operators figured out what still works. In this year-end recap, we share our highs, the lows, and what surprised us most in real estate. From the trends that destroy assets to major changes in direct marketing, you'll hear which real estate strategies we want to leave in 2025 and where our focus will be in 2026!Topics discussed:Introduction (00:00)Mike’s high: bad operators are getting pushed out (01:31)Dan’s high: the mastermind that changed everything (06:48)Dylan’s high: financial freedom in 3 years (11:25)Mike’s low: co-living as a trend (16:03)Dan’s low: cash flow vs. paper worth (23:15)Dylan’s low: the outlook of the middle class (27:33)Mike’s buffalo: off-market marketing (30:20)Dan’s buffalo: Silicon Valley and military tech (34:38)Dylan’s buffalo: burnout is a signal of something more (39:11)Sign up to join the FREE Scale Community! https://collectingkeys.com/Want deeper breakdowns like this every week? Subscribe to the Collecting Keys newsletter! https://collectingkeys.com/newsletter/Follow us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcast/https://www.instagram.com/mike_invests/https://www.instagram.com/investormandan/https://www.instagram.com/dylan_does_dealsThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com