I structure leases as furnished, that way I can flex to STR during peak seasons and not have to move any furniture to storage.

Not sustainably.Agents spend too much energy trying to predict what’s coming next —rates, inventory, buyer sentiment, seasonal shifts.But here’s the truth:The only market you can win in is the one you’re standing in.What worked last year may not work today.What might work six months from now is guesswork at best.You can’t build a business on forecasts and “maybes.”Top agents succeed because they focus on the present:• the buyers who are active now• the sellers who need solutions now• the strategies that work right now• the opportunities in front of them todayReal estate is not about calling the future.It’s about taking action in the present.No need to try and time the market.Start learning how to work WITH it.

It was a lot of small, consistent steps, and plenty of seasons where it felt like progress was painfully slow.

Since you will not have the ability to get an inspection done you are rolling the dice. 

Hi everyone,With reports suggesting 2025 could be one of the slowest years for U.S. home sales in history, I’m curious how active investors are adapting.Some approaches I’ve been noticing:Shifting focus from flips to long-term rentalsTargeting deeper discounts or off-market dealsHolding properties longer than originally plannedUsing creative financing options to close dealsI’d love to hear from seasoned investors: What strategies are you using right now to navigate this unusual market?

Since housing is seasonal in many ways using a year-over-year comparison is the correct methodology to use when comparing market conditions.At first glance you might notice that the city of Aledo has a drastically higher median price when compared to last year.

As for rent increases, the best time is typically 60–90 days before lease renewal, ideally during a strong rental season (spring or early summer) when demand is highest.

Areas like Martha’s Vineyard, Hyannis, Salem, and Boston have consistently high demand for rentals, particularly from hospitals and other employers needing housing for traveling nurses and temporary staff—both during peak seasons and off-seasons. 

Would love to hear how seasoned investors are navigating this unusual market.

Use this season to master acquisitions, dispo, and systems; when your volume and ops are steady, sit for the broker and spin up your brokerage with clean SOPs.