Is It a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market? How to Evaluate Your Midterm Rental City
On this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Aaron and James dig into one of the most common questions in real estate: is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? The answer—like most things in real estate—is more nuanced than you think. Using up-to-date data from Denver and insights from local lender Lonnie Gleisner, we break down the current housing market into three sub-markets: condos, townhomes, and detached single-family homes—and explain why your answer will depend on your asset class.

Plus, Erin shares her insights from consulting with midterm rental investors across the U.S., including how to pick the right city for your MTR strategy, the dangers of analysis paralysis, and why BiggerPockets-style advice like the 1% rule can actually cost you money.

Reach Out

Interested in consulting with Erin? Email erin@erinspradlin.com

Work with James: James@JamesCarlsonRe.com

Also in this episode:

• Why walk scores matter for midterm rentals

• What YouTube "grad school" can teach real estate professionals

• Which inventory types are sitting vs. selling

• The overlap between writing, video, and real estate education

Whether you're a new investor, an aspiring landlord, or a midterm rental host looking to scale, this episode will sharpen how you evaluate markets and make investment decisions.

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