I’d love to learn from the wins (and misses) others have experienced on the path from starter deals to true scale.Thanks for sharing - Gold Crest Holding.

They said Newark would be a GOLD MINE back in 2005 when I started working in real estate down there and look what happened.

I’ve found that self-managing can be a great learning experience, especially for newer investors who want to understand the ins and outs of property management firsthand.That said, once you start scaling or move farther from your rentals, a good property manager can absolutely be worth their weight in gold.

I have heard airdna.co is the gold standard for this...but it often doesn't match what I'm seeing when I comp shop properties in the area on airbnb.

Someone mentioned fiat currency or pegging to gold.

As inventory expands in these higher-end pockets, pricing strategy matters more than ever.Opportunity Zones Inside KnoxvilleA few segments are particularly interesting right now:Properties listed too high by unrealistic sellersThese often take reductions and can be acquired under market value.Dated homes in great school zonesThese are still gold—families want them, but buyers aren’t rushing, giving investors breathing room.Move-up homes where sellers need a quick transitionAs the market slows, more sellers become motivated when their next purchase depends on their first sale.Buyers Are Back to Looking for Value — Not EmotionDuring the peak market, buyers jumped on anything.

The corporate housing model used to be gold — long stays, predictable pay, and minimal turnover.

That’s the gold standard especially if you want defensible results and maximum accelerated depreciation.I’m the CEO of Engineered Tax Services, and this is exactly what our team specializes in.

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Yup thats were you mine the gold in Notes seller carry back.. !!