If the underlying data is sloppy, every strategy downstream becomes unreliable.

Kentucky is doing something strange and kind of beautiful right now: we’re stepping off one train (coal) while a whole fleet of new ones—manufacturing, reshoring, logistics, data—are pulling into the station.Two headlines tell that whole story in miniature.Coal: from #1 producer to #7, but still powering the gridKentucky’s coal production fell 14% last year, dropping to 24.3 million tons.

Money markets priced in a slightly higher probability of a rate cut in early 2026, as the data reinforced a narrative of slowing but resilient labor conditions.

It’s pretty much a repeatable process each time I enter a new market: talk to locals, ask who they personally use, test with a small project, then gradually build out the full team.

We’re trying to reduce USPS trips and are testing a few online mailing options. 

Hi @Dylan Jashari, For cash deals, start by combining public data sources like county tax records, foreclosure filings, and code enforcement notices, into a central dashboard.

This is the ultimate first test to who you want to do business with.

After a month and a half without official economic data, the Fed's language and tone will offer critical insight into the path forward.

Verify regulations, taxes, and insurance by submarket, and pressure‑test numbers with a PM before offers.

The large down payment though can lead to increase access to cash flow, and a lower monthly payment despite the higher cost up front.House Hacking: Can require as little as 3.5% down though I do recommend 5% as it avoids the means testing required by the FHA loan.