Eventually, 358 of the homes fell into foreclosure.The following 11 defendants were indicted on mortgage fraud-related offenses including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a first degree felony: Uri Gofman, Tony Viola, Igor Gofman, Kevin Landrum, Dave Pirichy, Dale Adams, Steve Greenwald, George Gardner and James Leoni along with Real Asset Fund, owned by Uri Gofman, and Karka Inc., also owned by Uri Gofman.

So for me, I am now existing in a hold pattern of "crash-ready".

I’ve seen that same pattern—people who take care of the little things tend to end up ahead, and it’s not luck, it’s habit.

But if you’re still pulling rent comps manually, copying numbers into spreadsheets, and trying to underwrite dozens of deals a week you are wasting time.Here’s where AI and simple systems can help:Surface listings with below-market rents or pricing gapsAutomate comp pulls and underwriting templatesFlag risk factors and patterns that are easy to miss manuallyStay consistent across marketsSharpen your market researchThe goal isn’t to replace your judgment.

Considerations for Investors:Thorough Research: Before investing, conduct thorough research on the specific location, traffic patterns, and surrounding area to assess potential noise and pollution levels.

That’s not guaranteed – but it is a common pattern.

.🔹 Start tracking deals weekly in each market — patterns will emerge and help you gain conviction.You’re doing the right thing by gathering info, but don’t wait for perfection — start small and build momentum.

I’ve noticed the same pattern when helping clients purchase tenant-occupied, PM-managed properties.We’ve kept our systems simple.

I'm someone who does well with coaching and direction so trying to piece things together on my own has kept my investing journey in a hold pattern of learning.  

It’s about financial literacy, proactive planning, and knowing the signs when something’s off.For those of you working with distressed properties or considering off-market acquisitions, have you noticed a similar pattern in your markets?