Expand into development, multiple markets, and leadership-level hiring.

Most of our deals come from our in-house marketing efforts.Lately, I’ve been thinking about how valuable it would be to connect with a small group of fellow full-time investors who are operating at a similar level — people who want to openly discuss strategy, systems, and what’s working in their markets.

This type of prompt takes you from a level one AI user, someone that uses it like an advanced google search, into a level 2 AI user that uses it to make their own prompts better. 

I can't picture what the level of negligence or fraud was involved here.

REI accounting requires someone who understands property management workflows, including AppFolio integrations, capex vs repairs, security deposits, owner distributions, and unit-level tracking.

XLeads + Go High Level: $97 + $97 = $194/mo.

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A side item you didn't touch on Chase is the coming extinction level event for Property Management Companies. ai is coming to eat their lunch.

Quote from @Elealeh Fulmaran: Shahab, start with these three that turn theory into action fast: 1) The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner for clear numbers, deal anatomy, and beginner-friendly frameworks; 2) Real Estate by the Numbers by J Scott and Dave Meyer to level up underwriting, sensitivity checks, and real-world decision rules; 3) The One Thing by Gary Keller to lock your focus so you actually execute your first deal instead of dabbling.

The right team knows the inspection process, the neighborhoods, and how to protect your asset while still keeping the numbers strong.In the right markets, Section 8 in lower-income areas isn’t just “worth it” — it often outperforms market rent in both cash flow and stability.Curious to hear what rent levels you’re seeing in your area compared to market?