Is the Institutional Investor Ban Real? + YouTube Algorithm Hacks | Big Agent Meeting

Is the Institutional Investor Ban Real? + YouTube Algorithm Hacks | Big Agent Meeting

Headlines are claiming a ban on Institutional Investors is coming—but what does that actually mean for your local market? In this episode, Holly Mabery breaks down the "Trump Ban" announcement, the new 90-day rule in New York, and the truth about who is actually buying homes (Mom & Pop vs. Wall Street).

Plus, we dive into the future of YouTube for Real Estate. Anthony Esposito reveals why "SEO is dying" in favor of Google Indexing, how to use ChatGPT to find your channel keywords, and the "5-Word Rule" for thumbnails that stop the scroll.

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0:00 – Russ’s Birthday & Intro
1:24 – The "Algorithm" Myth: Why you should post your hobbies
4:11 – Brokerage Brief: The "Institutional Investor Ban" Explained
5:50 – The Data: Where are investors actually buying? (Phoenix, Atlanta, etc.)
7:20 – New York’s New Law: The 90-Day Rule for Investors
11:30 – Agent Advantage: How to get a Full-Time VA for $500/week
13:22 – YouTube Masterclass: SEO vs. AI Indexing
16:10 – How to use ChatGPT to optimize your Channel Tags
19:50 – The "5-Word Rule" for High-Click Thumbnails
23:09 – University Spotlight: Brad Korn & 100 Homes/Year Preview

The Big Agent Meeting is your weekly pulse check on the real estate industry. Hosted by Russ Slagg, we bring you market updates, brokerage news, and tactical strategies from top producers to help you dominate your market in 2026.

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Original air date: 1/02/26