If you're working with a property manager it may take longer to get it cleaned and inspected as they have a larger number of properties to deal with no matter how organized they are.

ARV Doesn’t Matter Until the Rehab Is RealisticToo many investors reverse-engineer their deal:ARV × 75 percent = “My max offer.”Then they plug in a rehab number that magically makes the deal look good.The problem?

When deal flow picks up again, the investors who prepared during downtime will have a noticeable edge.In real estate, skill matters—but confidence turns skill into results.

Wholesaling is a great entry point because it forces you to learn the fundamentals that matter most in real estate: finding deals, talking to sellers, and understanding what makes a property valuable.If you stay focused on those three things, you’ll grow faster than most beginners.A couple quick tips for you as you get started:1.

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of investors talk about the challenge of finding quality motivated seller opportunities.From what I’ve seen across different markets, the most consistent results tend to come from public record data—pre-foreclosures, probates, liens, evictions, and code violations.Accuracy seems to matter more than just volume, because bad data leads to bad campaigns and wasted budget.Curious what others here are doing:• Are you sourcing leads from public records directly?

Accuracy matters a lot, especially for investors who want consistent deal flow.Curious to hear what others are using and what’s worked best for you!

In this day and age, the physical location of a real estate brokerage shouldn't matter.

Ethics and character matter more in this business than most people realize, and this year reinforced that for me.I’m thankful for the relationships built on trust, the business done the right way, and the reminder that long-term success comes from consistent values, not shortcuts.What are you most grateful for this year?

For that matter, you should do that for others as well...plumbers, electricians, handymen....

Most investors aim for $200–$400/month after mortgage and operating expenses on small multis.Some will try to find the 1% rule, and in smaller, cheaper markets it’s possible to see $400–$600/month.At the end of the day, what matters most is comparing your deal to the norms in your market, the condition of the property, and whether the rents are already at or close to market, or if there's an opportunity for you to increase them.