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#345 Foreign Investors See What Americans Miss About US Real Estate

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Release Date: 09/01/2025

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Ron Phillips shares a surprising perspective from foreign investors who are actively buying U.S. real estate while many Americans remain sidelined. From a Serbian investor who built a seven-property portfolio in Wisconsin, to insights on why elevated mortgage rates don’t slow down cash buyers abroad, this episode explores what outsiders understand about American real estate that many locals take for granted. Tune in to hear why “the perfect time to invest was always five years ago” and how opportunities still exist—even in a shifting market.

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE  

  • Why many international buyers purchase in cash and aren’t slowed down by interest rate hikes
  • The mindset shift Americans can adopt from global investors who see the U.S. as the best long-term market
  • Key takeaways from the Bloomberg headline “Foreigners are buying US homes again while Americans get sidelined”
  • Why cash flow, tax benefits, and leverage make U.S. real estate one of the safest long-term investments
  • How to read market headlines critically and avoid being misled by attention-grabbing statistics



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