When Warren Buffett makes a move, investors take notice. He just poured nearly $1 billion into homebuilders Lennar and D.R. Horton—despite a sluggish housing market. In this episode, Ron Phillips breaks down Buffett’s bet, why real estate fundamentals still point upward, and what most people get wrong about interest rates and mortgages. If you’re waiting on the sidelines or already investing, this episode shows why Buffett’s strategy matters for you.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Reasons why Warren Buffett invested heavily in Lennar and D.R. Horton despite a sluggish housing market
• How long-term supply and demand dynamics make residential real estate a solid bet
• The critical role of land banking in positioning builders for rapid growth
• Why Fed rate cuts and mortgage rates aren’t the same thing and why waiting for the Fed may be a mistake
• What Buffett’s strategy signals for investors who are debating whether to act now or hold cash
  

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• DR Horton
• Lennar
• Jerome Powell
  
  

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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

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Foreigners are buying US homes again while Americans get sidelined
• Lineage

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• If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com
• Reach Ron: RP Capital
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Retirement accounts are changing in ways most investors never thought possible. A new executive order could unlock real estate, private equity, and even crypto inside 401(k) plans. In this episode, Ron unpacks what the policy shift really means, clears up misconceptions about risk and liquidity, and explains why cash flow properties may give retirement savers an edge. If you’ve been waiting for a way to diversify beyond Wall Street, this conversation is one you can’t afford to miss.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• What President Trump’s executive order really means for 401(k) investors
• The hidden pitfalls mainstream media claims about real estate in retirement accounts and Ron’s counterpoints
• How volatility and appreciation really influence long-term retirement income
• Why diversification across accounts and asset types creates more retirement options
• Critical questions to ask before tying up your retirement savings in property

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• U.S. Department of Labor
• SEC.gov
• Realtor.com
• Titan Realty Group
• Lineage
  
  

CONNECT WITH US:

• If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com
• Reach Ron: RP Capital
• Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes
• Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success
• Facebook Group: Cash Flow Property Facebook Community
• Instagram: @ronphillips_
• YouTube: RpCapital
• Get the latest trends and insights: RP Capital Newsletter