But lowering rates too soon risks stoking inflation further.On top of that, the Fed has tools like quantitative tightening, (QT), which can theoretically work in opposite directions: cutting short-term rates vs. reducing liquidity via balance sheet shrinkage.Inflation high: pressure to keep rates up; economy softening: pressure to ease rates.

.: Would have bought one higher quality asset (Class A or B) in Indianapolis metro area and not two Class C homes "cash flow on paper" which in reality I'm negative most months (sold one home to cut my losses) - constant repairs called in by tenant.

A cheap PM has to cut corners in order to turn a profit.

From there, I’m thinking the setup would look like this:Cold caller dials and generates interested sellers.My manager filters those leads, and if one looks really motivated, I’ll step in to see if it’s a deal worth pursuing.Most leads would get passed to acquisitions/dispo partners to wholesale, where I’d take a cut when deals close.

Sometimes it’s better to cut bait and put it back on the market rather than letting a weak buyer drag things out and tie up your property.

Don't be afraid to cut ties with those who consistently waste your time, but also consider investing a little time in educating those who seem motivated but inexperienced. 

Having a solid attorney has saved us more than once.I hear you on the tension between philanthropy and profitability (honestly, this is the biggest reason I look forward to investing more in commercial moving forward as the continuum is much more cut and dry compared to residential).

This vacant seat could secure him voting control of the Fed’s FOMC interest rate cutting board come May, 2026.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: Most of the closing cost savings @Jorge Vazquez references are only savings because he's cutting out title insurance which is foolish and not paying transfer taxes where In many municipalities, purchasing the LLC that owns real estate will still trigger transfer taxes.

Coming from tech, you’ll probably find that your systems/analytical mindset can give you a real edge in sourcing deals.Since you’re starting with off-market, one thing I wish I’d done earlier was build consistent lead pipelines instead of chasing one-off opportunities.