Description Real estate is the largest asset class in the world, surpassing both the stock and bond markets—but how does it actually generate wealth? In this episode of pplpod, we break down the fundamental mechanics of real estate investing.

We cover:

• Valuation: How investors calculate value using the "Capitalization Rate" (CAP rate), replacement costs, and market "comps".

• The Capital Stack: A deep dive into the hierarchy of financing, explaining the difference between low-risk Senior Debt and high-reward Common Equity.

• Strategy: The mechanics of popular methods like "Flipping" versus the long-term "BRRR" (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance) strategy, and how REITs opened commercial real estate to everyday investors.

• Risk & Ret ...