Love your mindset, especially recognizing early on that real estate is a team sport and focusing on long-term impact through quality housing.I’ve got some entry-level experience on the personal investing side myself, and I also work with investors daily here in the Houston market.

I am cold calling daily myself and close my own deals monthly.

., daily cleaning), in December 2024 and placed it in service in May 2025.I've encountered conflicting information about the OBBBA’s cutoff date for 100% bonus depreciation:Some sources suggest the property must be both acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025, making it ineligible due to the December 2024 purchase (and thus limited to 40% for early 2025).Others indicate that the placed-in-service date (May 2025) determines eligibility for the 100% rate, regardless of the acquisition date.I understand the structure (likely 39 years as nonresidential real property) is ineligible, but components like furniture and landscaping (5-15 years) may qualify with a cost segregation study.

For me, it wasn’t about control vs. passive, it was about building something that could perform like a business, with or without my daily involvement.It’s not either/or.

I think the answer here would largely depend on what your end game is, what your risk tolerance is and whether or not you're gaining knowledge of the markets you're interested in on a daily basis.

They have high average daily rates and very strong occupancy during the summer months, but do slow down quite a bit in the winter. 

They’re a daily fight against overcomplication.So I scrapped it.Would love to hear from other self-managing landlords or small-time operators: - What tools have actually saved you time (not added another dashboard)?

Otherwise, Neg cash flow day 1Best of luck but I keep looking at MLS daily. 

Similarly, complete thorough diligence on real estate before making a purchase so you are aware of what you are walking into, or at least can greatly reduce surprises.The best and most affordable asset protection is operating your business on a daily basis in a manner that avoids conflict. 

🤓 Hey Joe, It depends on what's hurting you most.Spoke to an investor in Austin earlier who was missing cash buyer calls while managing properties + the 100 other things he has to do daily.