Genuinely curious to hear what others are seeing in their markets.Thanks for Reading :) -Mike Eichler STR Realtor, Investor, and Property Manager in the Poconos, PA Market. 

Genuinely trying to understand the landscape here.

@Holly Brown:I just want to publicly say thank you for stepping in after I posted this and truly being the kind of buyer’s agent I was hoping to find.You didn’t just submit things and pass along messages—you advised, you strategized, you communicated clearly, and you genuinely looked out for us.

It just tells good people: “This is going to be stressful.”Operator tone attracts operator tenants:calmdirectconsistentrespectfulbusinesslikeThe bottom lineGoodies are not an accident.They’re a result.They show up when:the property is genuinely livable and maintainedthe process feels predictable and professionalthe price matches the experiencethe personality signals “this will be smooth”So yes, build a strong filter.But if you want better tenants, especially in NYC, stop thinking like your job is to “avoid getting played.”Your job is to create an environment where the best people choose you… and then run a filter that proves they’re real.

Do you genuinely think this type of arrangement is designed to attract responsible, high-character, quality tenants?

The best part is that this level of analysis is often as simple as a phone call away, and completely free when you are working with a broker who genuinely puts the client’s interests first.Free tools are helpful and everyone should use them, but pairing them with a lending professional’s analysis gives you a much clearer picture of whether the deal works, how to structure it, and whether it is worth pursuing at allCheers!

Genuine question for active investors hereDo you prefer having financing options ready before submitting offers, or do you secure funding after you have a deal locked?

(Underwriting, debt conversations, due diligence, asset management, etc.)What mistakes do new GPs tend to make when approaching their first acquisition?

I’ve genuinely enjoyed every conversation with people who’ve reached out lately—whether it was about business, land, ideas, or where they think the future is headed.

I’m not suggesting someone jump from owning single-family homes to syndicating large apartment deals or raise outside capital....we've seen how that has played out for both GPs and LPs but there are far more practical middle-ground options.One such option is partnering with family or friends who share similar goals and, instead of each person buying a separate single-family home, pooling resources to acquire a stronger asset.