👉 What motivated you to join BiggerPockets?

And assuming even a half-percent increase for a 50-year term, there is actually a minimal amount of monthly savings a buyer would achieve.

Stop thinking that the seller's asking price is final and there's nothing you can do.It's all about the motivation.

What are you looking to achieve?

If you’re going to build new construction in Philadelphia it has to be in a neighborhood where you can achieve $400+ ft on the out sale.

I am Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt Certified, with experience in operations, process improvement, and procurement within the distribution industry.I am very motivated to learn, connect, and grow in this field.

The IRS wants to see that you’re actively directing and managing the business — things like approving budgets, coordinating repairs, analyzing performance, and making operational decisions — not just reviewing reports or responding to occasional updates.So while it’s not impossible, it’s rarely achievable unless you’re very hands-on, even from a distance, and have solid time logs to back it up.If you’re interested, I can share a free REPS tracker that helps you record and organize your hours.

What’s worked well (or not) for you in balancing motivation and profitability?

Great ways to find/connect with people who can guide you.Lastly, you're correct about agent motivation.

Make improvements to the property and eliminate all buyer objections to achieve the highest retail price if you sell.