Been investing my as long as I remember but largely in public markets. Started investing in alternatives about 5 years ago in a variety of passive investments including some angel investments. Recently I have pivoted ...

Some investors love heavy rehabs for higher margins, others prefer quicker, lighter flips.
What’s been your strategy lately — and how do you decide which projects to take on?

Purchasing in a more desirable area (A or B neighborhoods) typically allows you to attract higher-quality tenants, reduce vacancy, minimize evictions and cut down on long-term maintenance costs, especially important since you are not hands-on with repairs.C and D areas may offer lower purchase prices but they often come with higher turnover, more repairs and more management challenges.

I moved here in 2020 from Portland and now own 10+ rentals—it’s still affordable with $120K–180K price points, strong population and job growth, and companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda moving in.

Cut low‑value habits by replacing them with a cue routine reward stack, and measure progress by actions, not feelings offers sent, PMs interviewed, deals scanned.

How many more rate cuts will we get?  

If I were the seller I would cut off all communication with the buyer and just let the attorney's handle it.

When I see one with 75% updates but outdated bathroom vanities and curtains instead of closet doors for example it always makes me wonder what other corners the seller cut. 

What it potentially means:For the Federal Reserve, sticky inflation like this complicates the case for rate cuts.

I am worried a potential buyer can go direct to the seller and cut me out.