Any brand preference in the long run (Square D vs Eaton)?

Brand new to investing.

Quote from @Craig Cann: @Peter Mckernan @Greg Kasmer the thing we were afraid about putting in quartz is the resident ruining the brand new counter top.

If you’re brand new and trying to figure out which brokerage to join, here’s the no-BS version from someone who actually works with investors and flips houses, and owns rentals. 

If you’re going back into the market, I’d strongly recommend starting with NARPM property manager.

Quote from @Joshua Nichols: Hey everyone,I’m a brand-new investor looking to take my first real step into real estate.

Hey Forum, I'm brand new to the conversation, I'm doing some early research and I want to make sure I get the most up to date advice.

It’s been cash-flow positive, with strong reviews, minimal vacancy, and runs on a fairly passive system I’ve developed.My Goal: Now that I’m local to Orange County/South Bay, I’d like to apply the systems, experience, and insights I’ve gained to launch a property management company focused on both midterm/furnished and traditional long-term rentals.

A few key things you’ll want to focus on are:RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) – the core metric for valuing operations.Occupancy trends and ADR (Average Daily Rate) – these drive your revenue projections.Expense ratio and management structure – smaller motels can run at 40–50% expenses, while flagged hotels can be much leaner with scale.CapEx and reposition potential – if it’s a rehab, understanding brand standards and conversion costs (for example, turning an independent motel into a soft-branded flag) can make or break the deal.My partner and I have underwritten several hotel/motel projects in the Los Angeles area, so I’m happy to share some insight into how we typically structure the analysis and what lenders look for in this space.

Lenders tend to really like it, especially in a strong market, with a history of steady occupancy.