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’s great to see your energy and commitment to getting back into real estate.

Ther are plenty of people using this strategy today and it is definitely doable if you have the time and energy to figure out how to manage. 

Purchased for $80,000 and improved with $55,000 in strategic renovations, the property was later sold for an impressive $374,900.

Hi @Eric Girard Small, visible upgrades that improve curb appeal and tenant experience often give the best ROI without major disruption.

But then there is something called improvements, and the improvements is just as much, making the assessed value $2x. she has no idea how this could be.

In my mind tying to change the rules of the game is a misuse of my time, money, and energy.

Tie choice to ROI: rent premium, energy savings, and lower maintenance vs. window units.

I am Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt Certified, with experience in operations, process improvement, and procurement within the distribution industry.I am very motivated to learn, connect, and grow in this field.

She is fair but will hold you accountable if you haven’t done the improvements.