Friday, January 30, 2026

Opening the Monopoly Board: A New Path for Homeowners & Investors

Housing prices are soaring, starter homes are disappearing, and young buyers feel like they’re entering a game that’s already been won. In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey break down why today’s housing market feels less like opportunity—and more like a fully loaded Monopoly board. From $120,000 starter homes to $500,000 “entry-level” houses, the guys reflect on how real estate investing used to work, how institutional investors changed the game after 2008, and why Wall Street now owns thousands of single-family homes across the country. They also react to a new White House housing initiative aimed at limiting institutional buyers and giving individual homeowners and small investors a fairer shot. Is this the beginning of real change—or just another well-intentioned policy with unintended consequences? What does it mean for landlords, parents trying to help their kids buy their first home, and investors planning for retirement? This candid conversation cuts through the noise to explore: Why housing affordability feels out of reach How government policy reshaped the market The real impact of institutional investors Whether the American Dream is still attainable If you’re a landlord, investor, or future homeowner trying to understand where the market is headed, this episode is for you. For landlords. By landlords. This is the Rent Perfect Podcast.