{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The 1% Rule Is Back\u2014And It\u2019s Still Terrible Advice","description":"Is It a Buyer\u2019s Market or a Seller\u2019s Market? How to Evaluate Your Midterm Rental City On this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Aaron and James dig into one of the most common questions in real estate: is it a buyer\u2019s market or a seller\u2019s market? The answer\u2014like most things in real estate\u2014is more nuanced than you think. Using up-to-date data from Denver and insights from local lender Lonnie Gleisner, we break down the current housing market into three sub-markets: condos, townhomes, and detached single-family homes\u2014and explain why your answer will depend on your asset class. Plus, Erin shares her insights from consulting with midterm rental investors across the U.S., including how to pick the right city for your MTR strategy, the dangers of analysis paralysis, and why BiggerPockets-style advice like the 1% rule can actually cost you money. Reach Out  Interested in consulting with Erin? Email erin@erinspradlin.com  Work with James: James@JamesCarlsonRe.com   Also in this episode: Why walk scores matter for midterm rentals What YouTube "grad school" can teach real estate professionals Which inventory types are sitting vs. selling The overlap between writing, video, and real estate education Whether you're a new investor, an aspiring landlord, or a midterm rental host looking to scale, this episode will sharpen how you evaluate markets and make investment decisions. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on YouTube and Spotify for weekly real estate education content. ","author_name":"The Real Estate Education Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.erinandjamesrealestate.com\/","html":"