You’ve gotten a great response from Alan already, and honestly, I’d say a lot of the same things.Since you’re going into the Air Force, take advantage of the benefits you have right now.

Hey everyone — I’m working on growing my cohosting business and looking to connect with others who are a bit further along in the journey.If you’re running a cohosting business with around 3–5 clients, I’d love to swap notes, hear what’s working for you, and share a few things that have helped me get traction so far.Thanks in advance, looking forward to connecting with others in the space! 

What’s your next step to grow the portfolio?

Growing out from my CT portfolio to MA specifically Pittsfield.

We use that opportunity to talk about important issues we often encounter like not paying water bills or letting tall weeds grow on the side of the house.

Owning bad real estate doesn’t make you an investor, it just makes you responsible for a failing property.

@Ryan Kelly Austin will continue to evolve and keep growing like it has been doing since its creation.

., and because of that, the demand from homeowners, designers, and contractors has been growing faster than we expected.This week we completed another project and learned a few things that might be useful for those working in renovation or home services:🔹 Stretch ceilings allow installation without demolition🔹 Jobs are usually done in 1 day🔹 Perfect for modern interiors, LED lighting, and high-moisture areas🔹 Strong margin business if the workflow is organized properlyWe’re currently building systems for:• faster installs• standardized materials• predictable pricing• and a scalable model for multiple citiesI’d love to hear from:— contractors— business owners— entrepreneurs who scaled niche construction services— or anyone who tested new-home-service models in the U.S. marketWhat challenges did you face when growing into new cities?

Buy decent properties in nice areas that are growing and grow along with them.

I currently have a Brandywine, MD lot under contract, which is pending a perc test, and I’m exploring the best financing and partnership strategies to move my first project forward.My goals right now include:Connecting with developers, builders, and hard money lenders familiar with new construction in PG CountyLearning more about no-money-down strategies, seller financing, and JV partnershipsUnderstanding local ARVs, build costs, and insights specific to the Brandywine / Waldorf / Upper Marlboro areasBuilding a strong network as I grow my development companyIf you’re experienced with land development, new construction, BRRRR-building, or hard/private lending, I’d love to learn from you and connect.Thank you all — excited to be here and grow together!