Since I know a lot of folks here invest in South Florida, thought I'd share the key findings:📊 Key Data:- Luxury inventory at 10.2 months (discounts averaging 10%)- Operating costs up significantly: Insurance +29%, Maintenance +24%- Cap rate spread: 4.7% (Brickell) vs 5.3% (Kendall/Doral)- Condo fees up 45% since SB 4-D passedFull report with neighborhood breakdowns: https://thsld.com/miami-property-management-trends-2026What are you seeing in your markets?

In Austin, there are a few channels that consistently produce off-market opportunities, whether you're targeting entry-level flips in 78745 or mid- to high-end areas like Jester, Westlake, or Barton Creek West.Some of the main sources I see working right now:• Driving for dollars in long-term ownership pockets• Pre-foreclosure + delinquent tax leads• Probate/inherited properties• Networking with local investors + RE agents• Builders offloading lots or heavy fixers quietly• Wholesalers who specialize in distressed or dated SFRs• Tracking aging or deferred-maintenance homesI’m in the Austin market daily and the deal flow has been all over the board lately — everything from heavy value-add homes to infill lots to luxury fixers.Curious what type of project you're aiming for — entry-level flip, mid-range, or something bigger?

No, MTR guests don't need or expect Le Creuset or All-Clad luxury pots and pans ...... but that shouldn't give hosts license to raid thrift stores to stock their kitchens, either!

One of our most recent investor calls was actually for a luxury hotel deal, so partnerships and operator-investor alignment are something we look at closely.

Most people your age don’t have that luxury.

Entry-level and mid-tier flips still move well.Homes under the luxury threshold sell fast when they’re clean, modern, and priced right.

.), and the other stuff that are more luxuries (i.e. fridge, wine fridge, crown molding, extra freezer out in the garage etc.) are nothing you should bend on.

Solid, working-class tenant base + access to transit + good schools keeps turnover predictable.West Town rents are higher, yes, but they also fluctuate more with the economy and competition from luxury rentals.4.

Now the guy lives off the cash flow and even started a luxury construction company out here in Idaho.So yeah, it can work.

Nice appliances, ceiling fans in living room and each bedroom, granite counter tops in kitchen and bathrooms, and tile or luxury vinyl flooring with new tall baseboards.