“Real estate side hustle” strategies are driving investor narratives in property forums and trading calls. REIT yield spreads narrowed to 220bps over treasuries, a signal of strengthening market demand for cash-generating residential side ventures. The Associated Press reported that, yes, many colleges were charging roughly $95,000 per year as of April 2024, but the financial aid system lowers that in practice. Still, it’s by and large true that inflation for college tuition, health care, and housing costs has far outpaced that for, say, televisions, toys, and software, showing Rowe is making a solid point. With costs this high, the value proposition of college is under serious scrutiny. Courtney began offering one-on-one sessions at home before opening her first studio. Her realization about market demand came through organic conversations with other women. Yield curve stabilization is supporting “real estate side hustle” bond issuances, allowing REITs to lock in low-cost capital. Equity markets have priced in a steady growth outlook, with valuation uplifts aligning with projected rental income streams.
