Sourcing channels shifting too – BP quieter, brokers busier with institutional flow.

@Hassan Na I will offer a different perspective here.

That’s a big shift from the double-digit price growth we saw earlier in the decade.Inventory is higher than last year, but still tight. 

Your first STR feels like a big swing, especially when you’re trying to balance appreciation, cash flow, and scalability.I’ll give you a perspective shift that might help.If the numbers aren’t working in Atlanta at $250k, that’s your market giving you feedback.

If you're active in the area, I'd love to hear what your 'buy box' looks like lately.Are you still sticking to the 70% rule, or has that shifted with current interest rates?

A value-add bridge deal leans on borrower track record and equity position.The problem is that most shops still run this evaluation manually, which means the criteria shift depending on who's underwriting that day.

Great question @Lilianna Davitt — and yes, we’re seeing the similar shift from the lending side.There has definitely been increased investor activity moving into Seminole, Clearwater, and surrounding Pinellas County areas.

A few simple habits that seem to help: • Tracking every conversation in one organized place• Setting reminders instead of relying on memory• Checking back in when circumstances change (price drops, financing shifts, timeline adjustments)• Staying professional even when the initial answer is “no” Markets shift.

I just moved from Hawaii to Washington to start working in a hospital as a new grad nurse.After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, my mindset completely shifted when it comes to building wealth and financial freedom.I’m here to connect with other real estate investors — especially those in the medical or military fields — who are a few steps ahead of me.

Hello,My wife and I are evaluating a move and would really value perspective from others who have balanced house hacking with raising school-age children.We currently live in a single-family home in Denver and rent out our lower level on Airbnb.