Harry walked me through how it works, when it’s appropriate, and when it’s not.That’s the pattern.

Quote from @Mark Bassali: After reviewing a lot of dscr files that didn’t make it to the finish line, a few patterns keep showing up:• Deals that “cash flow” on paper, but don’t qualify under the lender’s rent methodology• Reserve and liquidity requirements surfacing late and killing momentum• Assumption that all dscr lenders underwrite the same (they don’t)• DSCR being forced on deals that still need seasoning or stabilizationThe deal itself usually isn’t bad, the structure and lender fit are.When dscr is matched correctly to the asset, market, and timing, it’s one of the cleanest tools investors have.

When growth is paired with cooling labor data, it often leads to rate stability rather than spikes, giving buyers and sellers more confidence to act.Jobless Claims Reflect Seasonal Patterns & the Gig EconomyInitial jobless claims fell by 10,000 last week to 214,000, remaining historically low.

The same pattern kept showing up: people were excited to buy, but consistently let down once they handed the keys to a property manager.Slow communication.

Quote from @Joe Daniel: Quote from @Dave Harlan: Quote from @Joe Daniel: Hey Dave, lots of investors build their buyers list by tracking activity from local public records especially recent cash purchases, LLC transfers, and repeat buyers in the county.It helps you identify who’s actually buying right now instead of collecting random emails.If you ever want to talk through ways to source or organize that data efficiently, happy to share what I’ve seen work well for others. 

Also need to keep things as turnkey as possible for at least the next few years.My plan right now is to identify a few different realtors to connect with and start evaluating the deals they send me within my buying criteria, and then ask them for recommended property managers and lenders to start interviewing.

It means your property isn’t dependent on a single event, attraction, or weather pattern to stay relevant.What Types of Properties Actually Win HereNot every house in the Poconos works as a short-term rental.

They're successful investors getting penalized for... being successful investors.I see this pattern constantly.

Quote from @Patrick Genevich: @Drew Sygit knowing how to interpret data and identify fraud is huge.

So I am currently within due diligence period on a property and my inspector identified that majority of the home's siding is asbestos siding - pretty much everywhere except the front face siding.