@Joe GrespinIn our market, it has been dealing with what markets are shifting and aligning seller expectations to those new norms.

I’d really appreciate any advice you’d give someone at the beginning of their journey — things you wish you knew earlier, mindset shifts, or lessons that shaped your path.Thanks in advance for sharing — I’m all ears.– Juan Hi @Juan Esteban solaThis is a great place to start your journey.If I were to start all over again, here is the advice I would give myself:Narrow down your strategy to a few that you will think works, read books, listen to podcasts, and reach out to local investors currently working in your desired  field. 

It's tough out here recently but there seems to be a shift happening, and it's starting in the south.

This signals a major shift from the low inventory, high competition market that has been seen since the start of the pandemic. 

I’ve been seeing more investors shift away from buying scattered single-family homes and instead focusing on building purpose-built rental neighborhoods — same product, but totally different game.With build-to-rent, you get:Consistent product + layoutEasier managementAnd potential scale economiesBut it also comes with zoning headaches, higher upfront costs, and more development risk.For those of you who’ve done both — which strategy do you prefer?

With market conditions shifting and traditional financing getting tighter, I’ve been seeing more creative funding strategies for Fix & Flips, Fix & Holds, and even construction projects.Some investors I know are leveraging:Private lendersPartnerships/Joint VenturesPortfolio refinancesEven structured loans that cover both purchase and rehab costsOut of curiosity — what’s been working for you lately?

We target a spread of 150–200 basis points (1.5–2%) to ensure the project delivers a meaningful return relative to the risks involved.Here’s why the spread matters:Risk Buffer: Development is inherently unpredictable—construction delays, cost overruns, or market shifts can erode returns.

I’ve been sourcing 20-30 deals/month in California and noticing a shift in what buyers are going after. 

Based on the report, there is some structural shifting of about 1.6" which is within the normal range, but is higher than normal.

Now in their 30s and 40s, many are earning more, advancing in their careers, and thinking long-term.According to The Wall Street Journal, Millennials now hold more wealth than Gen X or Baby Boomers did at the same age — a shift that’s giving them more freedom to choose where and how they want to build stable, rewarding lives.