Focus on High-Signal Lists OnlyOnce you’re serious, stop chasing “maybe” leads.We doubled down on county-monitored data, like:✅ Tax delinquents✅ Probates✅ Code violations✅ Pre-foreclosuresPull them weekly, directly from the source, and filter hard for motivation.No more bloated $0.10/lead lists from generic vendors.2.

Despite Treasury yield volatility throughout 2024, cap rates remained steady with industrial and multifamily sectors even experiencing slight declines.After a 51% drop in transactions during 2023, CRE sales volume rebounded 9% last year — signaling improving investor confidence.The New York City multifamily sector presents a particularly interesting story.

If it’s healthy, the project has resilience and profitability baked in from the start.Example: Putting Numbers to the ConceptConsider a hypothetical project:Total Project Cost: $10 millionProjected NOI: $800,000Market Cap Rate: 5.5%Yield on Cost: $800,000 ÷ $10,000,000 = 8%Spread: 8% (YoC) - 5.5% (cap rate) = 2.5% (250 basis points)This spread of 250 basis points signals a strong deal, offering a margin for risk and reward.

Some HOAs are better managed than others, and a healthy reserve fund can signal less risk of special assessments.That said, if you're open to it, small multifamily properties (2–4 units) may offer better long-term upside and more flexibility.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries and positive growth signals.

A spaghetti system of CSVs, half-duplicated records, missed leads… and hours of manual work that frustruted the hell out of our team.But here’s the move that changed everything:We shifted from chasing lists to building a live monitoring system across high-signal data sources—stuff like tax delinquents, probates, and code violations.Instead of waiting for overpriced third-party lists, we started pulling direct from the county—every week, automatically.No more guessing.

A full lighting upgrade improves curb appeal, enhances tenant comfort, and signals a well-maintained home.Interior Lighting Tips:- Replace outdated fixtures: Swap out 1970s-style lights for modern pendants or flush mounts- Add ambient lighting: Brighten dim areas with soft, even lighting- Incorporate task lighting: Install under-cabinet lights, closet lights, or reading lamps for added functionalityExterior Lighting Tips:- Clean or update fixtures: Sometimes a deep clean is enough.

Looking at historical absorption rates as a signal for seller vs buyer's market... it does feel like buyer appetite has slowed a bit in recent years, but could also look at it as more of a return to the normal pre-2020 levels if we zoom out!

Occupancy rates have risen to 55%, a 5% increase from the previous year, signaling that more guests are booking and staying in the area.

The activity around those 250K duplex trades and the move toward a shopping center is a strong signal that investors are seeing opportunities and thinking strategically.I completely agree that while the overall investment space is picking up, the submarket dynamics still play a huge role.