Episode 85: Tariffs, Inflation, and Real Estate – What Investors Need to Know

In this week’s episode of Drunk Real Estate, we break down the latest economic curveballs hitting investors:

🗨️ What’s Inside:

• Tariffs Are Back: How Trump’s latest tariff moves on steel, lumber, and other goods could drive up costs for builders and investors. Will this slow new housing supply or crush deals?
• Inflation Update: January CPI and PPI numbers are heating up—what does this mean for interest rates and the Fed’s next move?
• Corporate Transparency Act Chaos: Mauricio breaks down the latest legal updates—do you really need to file that LLC paperwork right now?
• Consumer Spending Slump: Retail sales are slowing—are Americans finally feeling the pinch?

🎧 Grab a drink and join us for sharp insights, bold opinions, and the occasional roast.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Subscribe to DREDaily.com for daily economic updates
• Watch AJ’s latest YouTube breakdown on mortgage rates
• Connect with the hosts: Kyle’s Wife’s Instagram | Mauricio’s Site

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Episode 84: Sovereign Wealth Fund Madness + Argentina’s Economic Gamble

This week on Drunk Real Estate, we’re digging into two wild stories with huge implications for the economy and your investments:

🗨️ U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund?
The government wants to start investing taxpayer dollars in stocks, real estate, and even TikTok. Is this the future of America—or a fast track to disaster?

🗨️ Argentina’s Radical Reforms
President Javier Milei slashed government spending by 35%, crushed inflation, and turned his country’s economy around… or did he? We break down the real numbers, the hidden pain, and what the U.S. could (or shouldn’t) learn from it.

🔥 Expect strong opinions, heated debates, and a few drinks along the way.

Resources Mentioned:

• Get daily economic insights → DREDaily.com
• Check out AJ’s YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UCEEEUa4Z7gJlPSAj-QlbuQw
• Learn more from Mauricio: www.coachingwithmauricio.com https://www.instagram.com/mauriciorauld/?hl=en
• Support Kyle by supporting his wife, Ashley: https://www.badashinvestor.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC-wyOMIsiRnIgaOXuoDDiBg https://www.instagram.com/badashinvestor/

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Are Trump’s new tariffs in 2025 a brilliant negotiating tactic or a ticking time bomb for the economy? In this episode of Drunk Real Estate, we break down the impact of tariffs on trade, inflation, and—most importantly—real estate investing.

We discuss:
🛑 Trump’s Trade Moves – How will tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China impact the U.S. economy this year?
🏗️ Multifamily Market Update – Will distress hit harder in 2025, or are lenders still playing “extend and pretend”?
📈 Interest Rates & Inflation – Are we stuck with high rates, or is relief finally on the horizon?
☕ The Coffee Index? – Why tariffs might even raise the price of your morning brew.

🔊 Listen now and stay ahead of the market!

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💼 Follow Kyle’s wife Ashley: https://www.badashinvestor.com/

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📚 Learn more from Mauricio: www.coachingwithmauricio.com

🎥 Check out AJ and other amazing speakers! https://conferenceconnect.com/

This week on Drunk Real Estate, we’re breaking down three major topics that are shaking up real estate and technology.

🗨️ Topics Covered:

• Fed Update: AJ recaps the latest Federal Reserve meeting, breaking down Jerome Powell’s key comments and what they mean for interest rates, inflation, and the economy.
• Landlords vs. Price Gouging Laws: Mauricio dives into California’s controversial rent control and price gouging laws, explaining how they impact landlords and what this could mean for the future of real estate investing.
• AI Breakthrough – DeepSeek’s Big Move: Jay covers the latest developments in AI, focusing on DeepSeek’s major announcement and its potential impact on markets, American businesses, and the future of artificial intelligence.

🎧 Grab a drink and tune in for a mix of expert insights, heated debates, and plenty of laughs!

📩 Stay Informed: Subscribe to our daily economic newsletter → DREDaily.com

🎥 Watch AJ’s latest YouTube video explaining the US government's debt impacts us all → https://youtu.be/DFDZwj64EeQ

📚 Learn more from Mauricio → Message him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mauriciorauld/?hl=en

🍪 Order Girl Scout Cookies from Kyle’s daughter! → https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/dylan670536

💼 Support Kyle’s wife Ashley: https://www.badashinvestor.com/

In Episode 81 of Drunk Real Estate, we dive into Donald Trump’s first few days back in the White House and the sweeping executive orders that are already shaking up policies on immigration, energy, and global relations.

🗨️ What We Cover:

• Trump’s bold return: A breakdown of his day-one executive orders and what they mean for the U.S. economy and international policies.
• The TikTok ban saga: With a 75-day extension, we unpack the controversy and what might happen next.
• National energy emergency: How Trump is pushing for increased drilling and energy independence.
• Spirited debates: Are executive orders a practical solution or political theater?

Grab your favorite drink and join us for insights, laughs, and debates on the political and economic landscape under Trump’s second term.

🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review to help more listeners find Drunk Real Estate!

📩 Subscribe to our daily economic newsletter: DREDaily.com

🎥 Check out AJ's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCEEEUa4Z7gJlPSAj-QlbuQw

💼 Support Kyle and his wife Ashley's ventures: https://www.badashinvestor.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC-wyOMIsiRnIgaOXuoDDiBg https://www.instagram.com/badashinvestor/

📚 Learn more from Mauricio: Reach out in the comments or on his instagram! https://www.instagram.com/mauriciorauld/?hl=en https://platinumlegalconsulting.com/consultation

In this episode of Drunk Real Estate, we’re tackling the hottest economic and real estate topics of 2025:

• Debt Ceiling Crisis: What happens if Congress fails to raise the debt limit? We break down the stakes, the politics, and what it all means for the U.S. economy.
• Housing Market Predictions: Dave Meyer from BiggerPockets shares data-driven insights into the single-family housing market, offering predictions for the next 12–24 months and advice for investors navigating these uncertain times.
• Kyle vs. AJ: Debt Ceiling Debate: Listen to Kyle and AJ’s lively discussion about the flaws in the U.S. debt ceiling process, how it’s used as a political tool, and its potential economic consequences.

Grab a drink and join us for expert insights, sharp debates, and plenty of laughs!

Links Mentioned:

• Subscribe to DREDaily.com for daily economic updates
• Watch AJ’s YouTube video on rising mortgage interest rates: https://www.youtube.com/@UCEEEUa4Z7gJlPSAj-QlbuQw
• Check out Dave Meyer’s work at BiggerPockets: https://www.youtube.com/@UCVWDbXqQ8cupuVpotWNt2eg biggerpockets.com/resources
• Support Kyle and Ashley's ventures. She's like, really cool: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-wyOMIsiRnIgaOXuoDDiBg https://www.badashinvestor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/badashinvestor/

On this episode of Drunk Real Estate, we take a deep dive into Joe Biden’s presidency and its impact on the U.S. economy. From inflation and national debt to job growth and real wages, we break down what presidents can and can’t control.

We also explore:

• How COVID-19 shaped the economic recovery

• The role of AI and GDP growth in future job trends

• The disconnect between rising wages and inflation

• Why average Americans are still feeling the pinch

Plus, we discuss Donald Trump’s pick for the Security and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins. What does his past reveal about the future of the SEC and its influence on U.S. markets?

Tune in for a lively conversation on the big economic questions, spiced up with a touch of humor and our signature Drunk Real Estate flair!

In this episode of Drunk Real Estate, the crew kicks off the new year with their highly anticipated predictions for 2025. From recession forecasts and inflation debates to calling out the best and worst-performing real estate asset classes, no topic is off-limits.

Highlights include:

• Will 2025 bring a recession or economic growth?
• Predictions for mortgage rates and home prices.
• Which asset class will dominate—and which will crash?
• The influence of AI, inflation, and geopolitical changes on the real estate market.
• Stock market outlook: Is another surprise rally on the horizon?

Grab a drink, tune in, and join Kyle, Mauricio, AJ, and Jay as they dive into bold predictions, hilarious tangents, and spirited debates. Got your own predictions? We’d love to hear them—reach out on social or leave us a review!

Cheers to 2025!