Over the past year, we’ve experienced a fresh transition in the economy from inflation to recession. The economic intricacies of the market are difficult to predict and navigate. The real estate market, too, moves in cycles that are directly linked to the economy at large.

Are we in a recession?

According to the definition of two consecutive quarters with negative GDP growth, we entered a recession starting in Summer 2022. There’s no doubt about it – the last several years have been an economic and social rollercoaster. When things are uncertain and the word “recession” gets thrown around, you’re bound to feel some anxiety.

During different seasons and cycles of the real estate market, investors will find their priorities changing. Maybe property acquisitions must take a backseat or decrease in frequency. When your focus must shift, you may not always know what to do with yourself.

If real estate investors are learning anything from the ups-and-downs of the 2022 real estate market, it’s that buy-and-hold investing is a solid – and lucrative – strategy.

The reorganization of your company doesn’t come lightly. This is something that is only done when something isn’t working, and you’re being held back from your growth potential. Business growth naturally brings about growing pains. Today’s business atmosphere moves fast. If you’re going to survive, you’ve got to be willing to troubleshoot your company – seizing every opportunity to improve, innovate, and optimize.

Over the course of the year, inflation has become the hot topic in the world of economics. We’ve seen this strange combination of economic turmoil and unemployment paired with inflation that impacts everything from gas and grocery prices to used cars and housing.

The most successful real estate investors know that you must utilize every advantage at your disposal. One of those advantages is in utilizing a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) to invest. Here’s why you, too, should consider using an SDIRA in your real estate investment strategy.

In 2022, the state of retirement in America isn’t particularly solid. Some 80% of Americans expect they’ll continue to work after retirement. A whole third of Americans fear they won’t have enough saved for retirement. Shockingly, 22% of Americans don’t know how U.S. retirement funds work or where that money is invested.

Right now, you have the prime opportunity to review, assess, and strategize for the coming year. There’s plenty of legwork for investors to get done, so don’t miss out on these important financial strategies.

Boring isn’t bad. In fact, boring is just what real estate investors need.