The most direct impact that presidents have on our day-to-day lives is their economic policies. And as real estate investors, those policies can make or break our investments—or even our careers.
So, how might the two candidates’ economic and housing agendas impact us as investors?
Since I know you’re wondering about my own “agenda” and what “spin” I’m putting on this article, I’ll tell you right now that I dislike both candidates and will be unhappy no matter who wins in November. Consider me an equal-opportunity hater.
I don’t have a horse in this race—but I do want to prepare my portfolio for the headwinds that I see each candidate bringing if they win. The thing is, those headwinds are completely different for each candidate.
Except for one, that is. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
Here are the real estate-related risks I see from each of the two major candidates and how you might protect your portfolio from each.
Financial Risks from Trump’s Policies
Trump’s economic policies might seem disparate, but they all have one thing in common: They’re inflationary.
You don’t have to be an economist to understand that when you impose tariffs on imports, those goods (and everything manufactured from those components) cost more for the…