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Dave Meyer

Dave Meyer is the VP of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets, and has been a real estate investor since 2010, mostly in Colorado. He loves using data to inform his investing, and you can follow him at @thedatadeli on instagram where he shares the latest real estate data, news, and analysis.

Landlording & Property Management 6 min read

Feb 17, 2025Feb 18, 2025 Dave Meyer

Best Places to List a Rental: Why You Should List and Manage Your Home on Redfin

In today’s world, managing your property’s rental listing should be as simple as a few clicks. Whether you’re renting out a single-family home, a condo, or another type of property,…

Politics & Policy 4 min read

Feb 03, 2025Feb 04, 2025 Dave Meyer

Tariffs Have Arrived—Here’s How the Official Numbers Could Impact Your Investments

Over the weekend, the Trump administration imposed the strictest tariffs we’ve seen in decades on Mexico, China, and Canada. Here’s what we know so far about the policies, how they…

FIRE & Retirement 8 min read

Jul 01, 2024Jul 01, 2024 Dave Meyer

5 Growth Strategies To Unlock True Financial Freedom

Even in an uncertain market, these strategies can help you achieve your FIRE goals.

Personal Development & Goals 5 min read

Jun 26, 2024Aug 26, 2024 Dave Meyer

4 Tips for Successful Investing in an Uncertain Economy

Use these tactics to make wise investing decisions even when the economic climate is murky.

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

May 13, 2024May 10, 2024 Dave Meyer

5 Lessons I Learned From a Horrible Property Management Experience

Don't repeat my mistakes!

Real Estate Trends 2 min read

Mar 15, 2024Mar 21, 2024 Dave Meyer

The Housing Shortage Will Only Get Worse—Here’s What Investors Need to Know

The U.S. is short several million housing units, and the situation is only getting worse. Supply gaps continue to widen on a national and regional level, and 73 out of…

Real Estate Business Management 4 min read

Jan 10, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Dave Meyer

Here’s How I’m Growing My Portfolio This Year—And How You Can Too

Building a portfolio strategy doesn't have to be difficult. It just requires a little thought and time. Here's how I'm expanding my portfolio this year.

Market & Deal Analysis 6 min read

Nov 20, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Dave Meyer

Buying a Property Next Year? You Need to Do a Sensitivity Analysis Before Investing

With 2024 approaching, it's time to take a look at your investment plans next year. Before you even think about buying a property, do this first.

Housing Prices 2 min read

Nov 08, 2023Jan 08, 2024 Dave Meyer

The Housing Market’s Fundamentals Have Changed—Are Prices In Trouble?

The housing market is starting to show shifting fundamentals. What does this mean for prices over the next few months?

Economics 4 min read

Oct 09, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Dave Meyer

Here’s What the U.S. Consumer Tells Us About the State of the Economy

U.S. consumers are spending a lot and taking out a lot of debt. That debt is only getting more expensive. What does that mean for the economy?

Opinion 4 min read

Sep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023 Dave Meyer

Seriously—Why Hasn’t the Housing Market Crashed Yet?

The housing market looked like it was teetering last year, but this year, it's maintained its stride. How is this playing out?

Real Estate Trends 4 min read

Sep 06, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Dave Meyer

Real Estate Investor Activity Drops To Pre-Pandemic Levels—Should You Jump Ship Too?

Fewer purchases are being made by real estate investors this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean the sky is falling. Or does it?

Opinion 2 min read

Aug 23, 2023Aug 23, 2023 Dave Meyer

The “Real” Story of Home Prices—Why Growth Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think

Home prices have increased by a tremendous amount over the last half-century, but is the growth as potent as you think? Here's why it's not.