It’s a fit when cash flow is predictable and you want to keep your ownership intact.Preferred equity sits above common equity but below debt.

Thanks, Jeremy eXp Realty has 200-300 local agents with a 30+ agent team joining the Portland branch last fall.That said, the right fit for you could be in a 3-agent office.It all depends on what kind of environment works best for you.Some new agents thrive in brokerages that offer extensive training, mentorship, and other support/handholding.Other new agents are OK with just being surrounded by other successful brokers, despite there not being much training. 

Let me know if I can help you with looking for what fits youTotally agree, buy & hold makes more sense in those stronger areas.We’re planning to mix both strategies: hold a few rentals and do some flips to boost cash flow.If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to hear which neighborhoods you think are better for flips vs. rentals. 

Loan product wasn’t a fit for my mix use project because they don’t lend on the commercial component which impacted leverage too much.

Hey BP community 👋I’m based in Chattanooga, TN, and I’m looking to connect with investors focused on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and event venues—especially those seeking unique or underutilized properties with upside potential.Over the past few months, I’ve come across several off-market deals in and around Chattanooga that I passed on at the time, but I’m realizing they could be perfect fits for STR or event-focused investors.

What’s your process for evaluating whether a property fits a lease option or seller-finance buyer?

Brokers that sell whole life often get huge huge commissions for their sales and so from my experiences brokers do tend to push them pretty hard, even when they're not a great fit for the huge majority of people.The cash value doesn't grow fast at all, and you'd almost certainly be better served investing that cash into more of your other assets or even just into Treasury bonds.Not investment advice, just my opinion. 

Quote from @Adam Macias: Real estate agents truly need to get good at negotiating.You can't just look at the price of a house on the MLS or with what a seller is looking for off market and say, "well, if I can't get to their number, oh well, guess it's not a fit."

The biggest levers for stability on my end have been:• firm house rules with consequences• weekly cleaning so problems never stack• no-nonsense screening (job, schedule, cleanliness, personality fit)• clear boundaries on guests + noiseMemphis can absolutely support this model, but like you said, the quality of the group determines everything.

As the market keeps shifting, I’ve been thinking more about balancing property ownership with paper assets like mortgage notes. Both have their pros and cons, but notes seem to offer steady returns without the tenant ...