There’s so much power in who you surround yourself with in this game.If you ever need help running numbers, figuring out financing options, or bouncing ideas off someone — feel free to reach out.

Following...I'm still a ways away from full retirement (though only a year away from retiring from the USMC).I tend to agree with @Kenneth Garrett and @Kris L.When I fully retire, I want income-producing assets that don't take a lot of time and effort to manage. 

Make sure you understand your buying power.

STAYING POWER! 

I’ve seen firsthand how powerful real estate can be in transforming lives, and I’m looking forward to learning, sharing experiences, and building meaningful relationships here.If you’re on your investing journey, especially if you’re just getting started, I’d love to hear your story and learn alongside you!

They’ll tell you who handles water, sewer (or septic), and power approvals.

When auctions are quiet, pricing power shifts to the buyer.If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this might be it.Anyone else seeing these kinds of opportunities?

Higher guest appeal, stronger ROI, and more booking power—especially in cold-weather markets like Vermont.

I’ve seen those two blow up more deals than most people expect, especially for newer investors who haven’t had to sit on a property longer than planned.That said, I do want to offer a bit of a counterpoint on the leverage side.There’s a lot of talk in this space about using “other people’s money,” and while leverage is powerful, in today’s market it can quickly become a liability if you overdo it.

One property might not seem like much on its own, targeting one street at a time can create powerful, visible transformation.