EP177 Neal Bawa on Tariffs, Rates, and the Future of Multifamily Investing

In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Daniel Fink welcomes back Neal Bawa, the "Mad Scientist of Multifamily," for a timely deep dive into how tariffs, inflation, and shifting market cycles are impacting real estate today. Neal breaks down why 2027 could be a golden window for value-add investors, why Class A properties are unusually attractive, and how tariff-driven cost changes could reshape the market over the next few years. He also shares his outlook on interest rates, the myth of widespread distress in multifamily, and the key indicators investors should watch right now. Tune in for sharp insights grounded in real data — and a few bold predictions you won't hear anywhere else. To get in touch with Neal, reach out to this website: https://multifamilyu.com/ Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse, visit https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact