Also interview more agents, I would bet you haven't spoke to an investor savvy one. 

Seller financing is another one - great option in theory, but modeling those scenarios takes forever so I only do it when the seller explicitly mentions it.I'm betting I'm leaving money on the table by not exploring every financing angle, but there's only so many hours in the day.

High fee 8% / 10%, they are the most reliable companies in most cases, sometimes the leasing model is to hire local agents that gives a better marketing on your property to reduce vacancy rate, and when offering betted vendors they have the best prices.2.

Inventory is tight, and new construction is gaining traction. We’re building financing models to support both paths. Which side are you leaning toward and why?

Single family with an in law might be a good bet for house hacking, btw.Quincy has some definite upside and i think is still an “inefficient market” growing around public transportation. and i would check out hyde park in boston for growing gentrification as well as neponset ave and morrisey  blvd in dorchester where a ton of development is planned 

Also, does your Operating Agreement contain provisions for:- Dissolution, buyouts, first-right of refusal, etc.- Death or divorce of a member and inherited rights- Capital calls- What else can go wrong?

Operating a property in the ghetto like it's not in the ghetto means you can't make money on it.

Most of our deals come from our in-house marketing efforts.Lately, I’ve been thinking about how valuable it would be to connect with a small group of fellow full-time investors who are operating at a similar level — people who want to openly discuss strategy, systems, and what’s working in their markets.

Markets are now betting on another 0.25% Fed rate cut next week, and mortgage rates are already drifting down in anticipation.👉 Why it matters: Lower inflation means less pressure on rates — and that can help more buyers qualify, reopen stalled deals, and boost fall and winter activity for agents.🏡 September Existing Home Sales Tick HigherExisting home closings rose 1.5% from August and 4.1% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Spread the money among a few different deals with different operators.