You could be the best operator, but ultimately it's all about the location.

Gregory,You specifically mention secondary Texas markets and I don't operate in those markets. 

During a government shutdown (the government doesn’t actually shut down it just runs in “safe mode” funds for critical “essential” services continue) the BLS and BEA will be two of the agencies that will suspend operations.

About the core idea, I want to allow agents & investors to skip the wholesalers and contact directly with the prop owner.

I’ve noticed the same competition is pretty strong around the core Nashville spots.

I also invest in more core+ type deals, where I am getting a decent cash flow from day one.  

Nashville’s fix-and-flip scene is changing, and some of the best deals are now just outside the core neighborhoods.

I’ve also heard good things about Rentec Direct and Baselane for a more streamlined setup, especially if you’re looking to keep it simple without losing core features.At the end of the day, the best platform is the one that fits how hands-on or hands-off you want to be.

In Georgia, there are some cities beyond Orlando that are showing promise: places like Savannah which has logistics growth + tourism + relatively lower entry prices, Athens with the University of Georgia driving stable demand, Augusta which has been growing in rentals and value, Macon which is still more affordable and showing rising interest for long-term rentals, and suburbs of Atlanta like Duluth and Smyrna which are getting spillover demand from people priced out of the core.

Good evening, Fred,They’ll likely defend the value by arguing that it’s “equalized” with other lots, since equalization is a core principle of property assessment.