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Why Most Investors FAIL (And How Data Gives You an Edge) | Dave Meyer E261

Episode Summary

Most investors fail because they’re guessing. The best ones win because they use data. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate Investing at BiggerPockets, to expose the biggest myths in real estate and how to make smarter investment decisions using data—not emotions. Dave breaks down why national housing trends are misleading, how to analyze local markets the right way, and why affordability trends will determine the next big opportunities. He also shares the key numbers every investor should track, how to avoid analysis paralysis, and why long-distance investing might be your best move right now. If you want to stop gambling with real estate and start making calculated, high-profit investments, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode Notes

Most investors fail because they’re guessing. The best ones win because they use data.

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate Investing at BiggerPockets, to expose the biggest myths in real estate and how to make smarter investment decisions using data—not emotions.


Dave breaks down why national housing trends are misleading, how to analyze local markets the right way, and why affordability trends will determine the next big opportunities. He also shares the key numbers every investor should track, how to avoid analysis paralysis, and why long-distance investing might be your best move right now.


If you want to stop gambling with real estate and start making calculated, high-profit investments, this episode is a must-listen.