Whether they sell to another investor or some group like a pension fund. 

I’ve heard and seen (BP Forums) that there is an advancement in AI tools being used in real estate lately, and I’m curious; especially as we’ve been helping investors use chat agents for handling inquiries, scheduling, and other repetitive tasks.

There is fierce competition for good deals...there are a lot of deals, but a lot of newer investors tend to overpay.

Mentorship for me didn’t come from one “guru”, but from staying active in investor groups, showing up consistently, and asking questions which relationships just formed and people were willing to guide me.What part of the investing side are you most curious about right now?

One thing I’ve noticed after years of being around real estate investors is that every single person seems to have a “turning point” moment — the point where they realized real estate was more than just numbers on a spreadsheet.For some, it happens early.

Sounds like you’ve already done a lot of the homework most new out-of-state investors skip, which will serve you well.

Plenty of BP posts by California investors who regret investing in cheap, Midwest markets.

You took a significant first step in seeking other investors.

Of course there are no shortage of wholesalers who simply don't know how to run numbers but the core issue, I believe, stems from low quality education in the space.I see a similar issue with newbie investor borrowers.

This gives you time to:Collect guaranteed cash flow while you find the right long-term tenant.Avoid the stress of rushed leasing decisions just to cover expenses.Potentially exit the property after the leaseback period with no loss from initial vacancy.So, the “vacancy risk” being eliminated is that period of uncertainty where an investor might otherwise carry costs without rental income.