The good ones notice right away and feel safer.Community touchpoints: Simple BBQs, pizza nights, or coffee mornings help residents connect and shift the culture fast.Reputation boost: Ask your good tenants for updated reviews—offer small gift cards as a thank you.

text)-Offer cleaning or linen refresh at 45 days-Send small “thank you” notes or local gift cards for long staysI’ve had guests extend 2–3 times just because they felt cared for.What’s your go-to retention trick?

Future rent increases are gifts, not a business plan.MHA raises rents regularly, but you never rely on it to justify a purchase.Cash flow has to work today, not someday.6.

Quote from @Shameka Henson: Hey Ya'll, thank you to everyone for so many informative responses and actually reaching out in text or callsSo I'm getting my first BRRRR ready for the appraisal process and need some tips and tricks.Some tips I've heard - 1. do Not put keyed locks on rooms if you plan to rent by the rooms (put them on afterwards)2.

You can get a gift from a friend or family member for the down payment or closing costs as well.  

Basically a gift from him.

For those running several deals at once, what strategies do you use to stay on top of financing and project timelines?
One thing I’ve seen help investors is having flexible options ready — bridge, rehab, DSCR, etc. H...

Just be sure the transfer from your mom is set up properly, since how it’s done affects your tax basis and any potential gift issues.

Good afternoon family! I'm new to multifamily real estate investing, highly interested in the Albuquerque area. I have a few properties but, I am looking to purchase my first investment property and scale from there. ...

I focus on cash flow, not appreciation - appreciation is a gift while cash flow happens each month.