{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Economic Trends Real Estate Investors Need to Watch | MREIC 2026 Spotlight: Dr. Paul Isely","description":"In this episode, Dr. Paul Isely joins the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference podcast for another MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight where he unpacks the market signals, economic trends, and bigger-picture forces that could shape investment decisions in the months ahead. Dr. Isely is Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University\u2019s Seidman College of Business and is widely respected for making economic insight practical, relevant, and actionable. His closing keynote session at MREIC 2026 will help attendees better understand where the market may be headed and what that could mean for real estate investors. Dr. Isely will speak at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 2:30\u20134:30 PM at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear:  The economic signals real estate investors should be watching How today\u2019s market conditions may influence tomorrow\u2019s opportunities Why understanding the broader economy can sharpen your investment decisions  Join us at MREIC 2026 on April 27\u201328 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn More Get Tickets ","author_name":"Rental Property Owner &amp; Real Estate Investor Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/rpoaonline.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40985595\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/688597\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40985595"}