I really love bizarre facts and well, roadside attractions. I know, it’s weird, but what can I say!

I recently came across some real estate stats that might surprise you—and could even change how you invest.

Check these out:

🏡 34% of all U.S. homes are owned free & clear – These homeowners have no mortgage, making them prime candidates for seller financing. (I’ve bought a lot of homes this way and have even gotten 0% financing)

📜 27% of all U.S. homes have an assumable mortgage – With rising interest rates, taking over a low-rate loan could be a game-changer. Assumable loans makes it much easier to cash flow properties in 2025.

💰 1 in 3 home purchases are made in cash – Investors and savvy buyers are skipping traditional financing to move faster and get better deals.

🚪 There are over 17 million vacant homes in the U.S. – That’s a lot of opportunity sitting on the market for the right investor. Learning how to find these homes and their owners can put $10-20,000 in your pocket in less than 90 days!

💵 90% of ALL millionaires own real estate – No surprise here, but a great reminder that real estate builds long-term wealth, offers great tax benefits and cash flow, PLUS appreciation! Investing in hard assets is something that millionaires do.

These are just a few of the insights that smart investors are leveraging to find deals and build cash flow.

Want to learn how to take advantage of today’s market? I’ll be sharing more strategies soon—stay tuned!

Or if you’re ready to take action now, let’s talk.

Book a 30 minute call on my schedule to learn how to take your existing knowledge, skillset and experience and use it to make money in real estate investing. I’ll help you figure out, once and for all, what the “best” path is for you, your goals and the resources that you have available.

And, as far as roadside attractions go, I highly recommend a trip to Casey, IL, the little town with BIG Things. There are a littany of world record BIG things there, such as: The world’s largest rocking chair, the world’s largest windchime, the world’s largest mailbox and the list goes on and on.  It’s a fun afternoon exploring this precious little town and finding these LARGE things.