But they are not yet willing to admit the labor market is flashing serious red alerts.Hence, why we only got a .25% cut.

Looks normal:- Window is set and level- Window flashing is in- Siding is installed- SOMETHING IS OFF though... what is it? 

I hunt for ugly houses with good bones, rehab them for function over flash, rent for steady cash flow, refinance to pull out my initial money, then do it again.

We’re refining our own underwriting logic daily, this convo is gold for those of us focused on long-term scalability, not short-term flash.

Most roof leaks that I see are from chimney flashing than needs repaired.

The Fed is likely to remain data-dependent, especially with the Jackson Hole Symposium approaching.Powell Speech this Week's Main EventThis week, investors are watching housing data, FOMC minutes, and global flash PMIs for further clues on economic momentum.

The problem with flash flood is that the water does not come from a river, it comes directly from the sky, so houeses on higher elevations get flooded just as much.

Flashing around chimneys, vent pipes or any other penetration in the roof needs regular maintenance, or they leak. 

These include several smaller residential and commercial developments currently working through approvals, but the two big developments coming to the area that will drive significant growth are Project Connect and the Whiteflint Mall Redevelopment.Project Connect - In May of 2025, Metro selected Hines to build out improved access via a new entrance to the North Bethesda Metro station, two new public space plazas, new bus station as part of the new MD-355 Flash Bus Rapid Transit infrastructure build out (Source) , and a 1.9 million square foot Life Sciences District on top of the metro, with the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing already lined up as the Anchor Tenant for the space.

And it really helps to have backups for key trades like plumbing and electrical.Bottom line: the investors doing well right now are the ones who’ve streamlined their systems, built strong local teams, and focused on efficiency over flash.