Episode 24: - Our Bold 2025 Real Estate and Business acquisition predictions

Welcome to Point of More Returns! In this episode, the hosts break down key trends in M&A and real estate for 2025, covering BizBuySell’s latest market data, rising transaction speeds, and the impact of AI on deal-making. They discuss creative financing strategies, policy uncertainties, and why traditional businesses like HVAC and plumbing may outperform high-tech sectors. With insights on younger buyers entering the market and real estate predictions for the year ahead, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for investors and entrepreneurs alike.

Disclaimer: Always seek investment advice from a licensed investment professional that has done a thorough analysis of your situation, goals, risk tolerance, etc. before making investment decisions. The topics discussed are our opinions and should not be taken as investment advice.

1. Introduction & Current Deals (00:00 – 00:00:27)

• Hosts introduce the episode and discuss new deals they’re working on.

• Overview of BizBuySell’s latest small business acquisition trends and upcoming real estate market predictions.

• 5% increase in business transactions, with manufacturing, tech, and construction surging 32%.
• Higher median sale prices ($345K) and faster closings (168 days).
• Tight lending conditions despite rate cuts; creative financing (seller financing, earnouts, SBA loans) is key.
• M&A growth expected in oil & gas, tech, and life sciences, though policy uncertainty may slow some deals.

• Strong economy fueling demand for quality businesses.
• AI and automation accelerating deal-making.
• Younger buyers, especially MBAs, entering the market as baby boomers retire.

• Median home sales may rise 2–5%, with interest rates likely staying in the 6–7% range.
• Creative financing (sub-2, wholesaling, seller financing) will be crucial.
• Trades (HVAC, plumbing, roofing) remain in high demand due to labor shortages.

• Solo operators face challenges; partnerships help scale and share expertise.

• Baby boomer business sales to rise due to the Great Wealth Transfer.
• AI to speed up transactions.
• Traditional businesses (HVAC, plumbing) may outperform tech.
• Real estate pricing and interest rates likely to remain stable.
• Hosts conclude the episode.