The 2025 wholesaling landscape requires:Lean operations that reduce overhead.Compliance-friendly marketing (no cutting corners on texting regulations).

Your Wall Street and banking background will definitely give you an edge when underwriting multifamily deals.

Sellers are responding by cutting prices or pulling listings altogether, hoping to wait out the slowdown.

Since the time to sell actually decreased (see chart below) and the inventory (months of supply) remained stable, my guess is that all the negative news and global uncertainty pushed some sellers to cut prices.I also looked into distressed single-family home sales, and there’s no sign of trouble.

@Parris Taylor I think tying twillio into pre-planned reminders about what's coming: rent due dates, safety visits, filter changes, maintenance plans, etc would be great to keep me AND the tenants consistent. 

., elevator stuck, flooding), you can call the HOA directly, but please also text me so I can stay in the loop.Fire, Smoke, or Gas Leak:Evacuate first.Call 911.Call/text me once you’re safe.I like to add one line at the bottom:“When in doubt, call 911 first for safety issues, then call me.

It makes sense to have that lower rate safety net. 

Marks on the wooden fence.I have boarded the window and had a flood remediation come out (cut out carpets, removed broken glass and baseboard, put in a fan and dehumidifier).

Out-of-state investing can really open up stronger cash-flow markets compared to high-priced local ones.When you’re narrowing down between markets like KC or Akron/Canton, I’d recommend looking at:Rent-to-price ratios (at least 1%+ after rehab)Landlord/tenant laws (some states are much friendlier)Local Section 8 payment standards (a hidden edge a lot of BRRRR investors overlook)Having investor-friendly property managers and contractors lined up early is key, since they’ll be your eyes and ears on the ground.

Scaling locally with a strong team is key — focusing on wholesalers, PMs, and lenders will definitely give you an edge.