I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

That is precisely how it's done.

It's more a matter of precision than volume. 

Expect 2026 to reward precision over broad participation.Apartment Supply Finally Hits the BrakesFor the first time since early 2023, quarterly apartment deliveries fell below 100,000 units.

Suburban development (Frisco, Allen, Dallas central cores) offers immense opportunity, but flipping and STRs demand careful navigation of local regulation and competition.STR potential is vast given tourism, entertainment, tech influx, and well-defined submarkets.Flips require precision timing and strong local comps—especially where mega developments create localized demand spikes.McKinney offers high-growth dynamics with strong lifestyle appeal:Perfect for premium Airbnb experiences (surf park, resort, walkable mixed-use).Flips are higher cost but promising in newly densifying districts.New Braunfels is nuanced:Great for flips in scenic or tourism-focused pockets.STR opportunities limited by regulation—best approached through commercial or SUP-approved zones.

Now, all of a sudden, it's crucial to hit the ARV precisely?

They can create a false sense of precision and can be risky if they’re applied too mechanically.What I’ve found works better is a consistent review process rather than a numeric score — looking at the same core categories every time (income stability, employment consistency, rental history patterns, documentation quality), and then documenting why something is solid, uncertain, or needs follow-up.Two applicants can land at the same ‘score’ but carry very different types of risk, and that nuance is usually what matters.

chaos to near-zero.If you use a PM, you still want your own clean accounts + PM statements.2) Weekly 10-minute routine (or every other week if you’re small)Scan new transactions.Categorize anything unclear while it’s still fresh.Upload/attach any receipts you don’t want to lose.3) Monthly 30-minute closeReconcile bank statements.Confirm rent deposits match leases / PM statements.Review the “uncategorized” bucket until it’s zero.Tag anything that’s CapEx vs. repair (this matters a lot at tax time).4) Use a rental-specific chart of accountsYou don’t need something fancy — you just need consistency.

It then sends a delayed automatic SMS and email composed by AI to keep the lead hot, assuring the lead that his property is being assessed for a precise cash offer.It is fully customizable/configurable from Slack/Telegram, so you can work from your phone.

Check out this chart: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyMake sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.Metro Detroit has 132 cities, the City of Detroit 183 Neighborhoods, which we’re analyzing and classifying.