., a system for raising capital), which is the machine that actually replaces your income.The "sweet spot" isn't a unit count; it's the smallest deal that proves your capital-raising system works.

Lower rates without runaway appreciation would be the sweet spot for investors right now.

The slowing pace has actually created a sweet spot for strategic investors who have funding flexibility.

Hi @Annette Barnett, I’m familiar with many markets, on top of being a realtor, I run an investing group and we buy all over the map.A few bigger cities that consistently hit that cash-flow + appreciation sweet spot are Indy, Columbus, Memphis, Detroit, and parts of Jacksonville.

Quote from @Austin Plough: Hello @Trevor Neale,That is a sweet rate you have!

Hi everyone,I’m considering buying a 2,500 sq ft commercial property with this deed restriction (in place until 2037):“Neither Grantee nor its successors, assigns or legal representatives, lessees, or sublessees, shall conduct or permit the conduct on the Property of, and the Property shall never be used for:(i) a grocery or convenience store selling at retail any food or food products, dairy products, beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises;(ii) the retail sale of any food or food products, beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises.”My plan is to use the space as an event venue (birthdays, weddings, baby showers, etc.), where renters bring/cater their own food and drinks.

The key is finding that sweet spot where you can add visible value without sinking months of work into it.

Our next meetup is November 12th at the Library Wine Bar.

What would be the ideal or sweet spot to start?

For us, managing vetted pros through a central system has been the sweet spot for efficiency and accountability.