This was an education session with opportunity for questions. 

I just saw a conference/guru session advertised where the financial expert/"pied piper" that was charging people for advice literally was working in a restaurant prior to that.

Treasury yields have continued to grind lower, extending the rally to a fourth consecutive trading session as investors position cautiously ahead of key inflation and labor data.

We typically do a minimum 3% increase, then we hold larger increases for turnovers or every 3-4 years.

We also use them for BatchDialer cold calling sessions.

But the insane tax increases in Jackson County, Missouri (Kansas City) were deemed illegal:"Missouri’s State Tax Commission ordered Jackson County to roll back its 2023 property tax assessments, which raised homeowners property assessments by an average of 30% and more than 100% in some cases.

National sentiment is heavy right now.4.8% of household debt is delinquent — highest in nearly a decade.Pending home sales just hit the lowest level ever recorded.49% of Americans say they’re struggling to pay rent or mortgages.U.S. adult optimism just fell to 59.2%, the lowest ever recorded by Gallup.That’s the macro mood.Pressure.Caution.Uncertainty.When optimism drops, hesitation rises.And hesitation freezes people in place.But here’s where it gets interesting.While national optimism is falling…Louisville posted a 0.6% rent increase last month — the third highest rent gain in the entire country.Third.That’s demand.Rent growth reflects tenant demand.Tenant demand supports landlord confidence.Confidence stabilizes markets.Now layer in something else quietly shifting.Interest rates are now at their lowest level since September of 2022.Lower rates increase affordability.Affordability increases activity.And historically, transaction volume increases roughly 33% beginning in March as the spring market kicks in.So here’s the setup:National optimism is low.Louisville rent growth is strong.Rates are improving.Spring activity is about to accelerate.Meanwhile, locally:Single-family homes:• 2,610 active listings• 1,080 sitting 60+ days• 847 sitting 90+ days• 599 sitting 120+ daysMultifamily:• 86 available• 51 sitting 60+ days• 39 sitting 90+ days• 33 sitting 120+ daysInventory aging + rates easing + spring demand approaching = leverage window.In uncertain markets, people consume more information.More articles.More charts.More analysis.But action reduces fear.James Clear said it well:“Learning more will increase knowledge, but only attempting more will reduce fear.

Property taxes are one of those expenses that investors can’t avoid, but I’m curious how different people plan around them.Some investors I’ve spoken with simply assume taxes will increase every year and build that into their numbers.Others actively review assessments or challenge them if something looks off.For experienced investors here:• Do you actively monitor your property’s assessed value?

The county literally picks numbers out of the air and if you don't protest you pay the increased tax. 

It is very unusual for rents to hold steady throughout the holiday months, traditionally the slowest time for the rental market.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent decreased MoM, which is expected for this time of the year.Rentals - Median Time to RentMedian days to rent increased MoM, conforming to the seasonal trend.Rentals - Months of SupplyRental inventory decreased significantly MoM, now at 1.4 months, indicating a landlord’s market.Sales - Months of SupplySales inventory has ticked up MoM to just below 2.4 months, still a seller’s market.Sales - Median $/SF by MonthPrices decreased MoM, perhaps finally catching up to the holiday “slump” that did not occur during the holiday months.Why invest in Las Vegas?