Episode #236: Kathy Fettke – Navigating the Economic Landscape and Rental Market Trends

With rising debt, shifting prices, and mounting investor uncertainty, what’s really going on in the US economy? In this episode, real estate expert Kathy Fettke joins us to break down key trends shaping the housing and rental markets today. From the rise in multi-family loan delinquency to the surprising stability in home defaults, Kathy explains what these signals mean for investors. We also explore the impact of the potential Big Beautiful Bill, the role of financial engineering in today’s economy, and where prices are rising or leveling across the country. Whether you’re navigating your first investment or managing a growing portfolio, this conversation offers timely insights and practical takeaways. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, Kathy Fettke. An overview of how the US economy is doing at the moment. The debt-to-income issue and why it’s problematic. A breakdown of the rise of multi-family delinquency. The positive sides of the Big Beautiful Bill. Where prices are going up on houses and where they’re stabilizing. Why delinquency rates on homes aren’t going up. What all of this really means for investors. The role of financial engineering in the US economy. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Kathy Fettke on LinkedInKathy Fettke LinktreeKathy Fettke on XKathy Fettke on Instagram Retire Rich with RentalsScaling SmartAsset Management Mastery Facebook GroupBreak of Day Capital Break of Day Capital InstagramBreak of Day Capital YouTubeGary Lipsky on LinkedInJoseph Fang on LinkedIn