The small-pond strategy isn’t a secret anymore and the big fish are officially here. Institutional money is moving into secondary and tertiary real estate markets that were once the playground for local investors… so what happens next?

In this episode, we break down how Wall Street quietly shifted from major metros to mid-tier cities, why your “hidden gem” market isn’t hidden anymore, and what that means for regular investors trying to build wealth in real estate.

You’ll learn:

• Why big funds are buying in cities like Macon, Chattanooga & Indianapolis • How interest rates and negative leverage changed the game
• The hidden signals that institutions are coming for your market • How locals can still win (even when competing with $100M+ capital)
• The ONE metric most new investors ignore that institutions don’t If you’re investing in real estate, analyzing deals, or planning to buy your first property, this episode will make you rethink your entire playbook.

👇 Drop a comment: Do you think institutions are permanently in these markets, or is it a late-cycle land grab? 👍 Like the video if you’re learning. 📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes on real estate, acquisitions & wealth building. #RealEstateInvesting #RentalProperties #InstitutionalInvestors #SmallMarkets #WealthBuilding #PointOfMoreReturns

Title: Real Estate & Small Business Buyers: 3 Market Shifts You Can't Ignore in 2025

Description: The small business deal market is shifting

Slower transactions, tighter SBA lending, and buyers teaming up to win bigger opportunities.

Are you ready to adapt?

In this episode of The Point of More Returns Podcast, we break down the latest BizBuySell report and share strategies you won’t find anywhere else.

You’ll learn:

- Why deal volume is slowing and which sectors are still hot (retail & service).

- How new SBA rules are reshaping financing and seller expectations.

- Why cash flow beats growth in today’s market.

- How young professionals can team up to compete and close bigger deals.

- If you’re serious about acquisitions or real estate investing, this episode will give you the playbook to move smarter in 2025.

Don’t forget to subscribe, hit the like button, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway or share how you’re approaching deals in today’s market.

#SmallBusiness #RealEstateInvesting #BusinessAcquisitions

In episode 26 of The Point of More Returns the co-hosts discuss private equity in the restaurant space.

Bojangles might flip for $1.5 billion — triple what it sold for in 2019. 👀 We break down what made this chicken chain such a catch and what every small business buyer can learn from the deal. Simple menu. Loyal customers. Strong margins. Is it time to start thinking like private equity?