Real Estate Got Crushed by High Interest Rates. Now Comes the Opportunity

Interest rates have more than doubled since 2022 — and the impact on real estate has been impossible to ignore. Commercial and multifamily property values have fallen, financing costs have surged, and deals that looked great just a few years ago have struggled under a very different economic reality. But G. Brian Davis and Denise argue there’s another side to the story: **the reset may be creating some of the best opportunities investors have seen in years.** In this episode, they break down: 🏢 Why commercial and multifamily property values have fallen 📉 How higher interest rates changed real estate underwriting and cash flow 🔥 Where distressed assets and potential “fire sale” opportunities are emerging 🌊 How this market cycle has exposed weaker operators 🏦 Why conservative underwriting and longer-term debt matter more than ever 🏗️ How today’s supply glut could eventually lead to tighter supply 🔄 What investors can learn from the 2008 financial crisis 💰 How passive investors can adapt their strategies for a higher-rate environment The real estate market of 2026 looks very different from the ultra-low-rate years before 2022. For investors, that means old assumptions may no longer work — but new opportunities are emerging for those who understand where we are in the cycle. Brian and Denise discuss what went wrong, what the market has learned, and what they’re watching as they evaluate passive real estate investments moving forward. 👉 Want to learn more about passive real estate investing? Check out SparkRental’s free mini-course: https://sparkrental.com/free/ #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #MultifamilyInvesting #InterestRates #RealEstate2026 #RealEstateMarket #PropertyInvesting #FinancialFreedom