{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#350 Renting vs. Owning: What the Data Really Shows","description":"Every week, new headlines and charts make real estate look either like it\u2019s about to skyrocket or crash and burn. In this episode, Ron Phillips unpacks the fearmongering and cherry-picking in foreclosure, mortgage rate, and net worth data. He explains why context matters, how to read beyond the graphs, and where the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. Instead of falling for polarized narratives, Ron shows how to focus on fundamentals and long-term investing strategies that stand the test of time.   WHAT YOU\u2019LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE &amp;nbsp;   What 2025 foreclosure filings compared to 2009 reveals the real context   The truth about sub-3% and 6%+ mortgages and why those charts mislead   Why NAR\u2019s renter vs homeowner net worth comparison leaves out critical data   How to ask the right questions when reviewing market graphs and headlines   The one truth that always holds: long-term fundamentals outperform the hype   &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH US:   If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com&amp;nbsp;   Reach Ron: RP Capital   Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions:  iTunes   Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success   Facebook Group: Cash Flow Property Facebook Community   Instagram: @ronphillips_   YouTube: RpCapital   Get the latest trends and insights: RP Capital Newsletter   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Get Real Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/getrealestatesuccess.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38486385\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193899020"}