Since you’re already diving into podcasts and videos, I’d suggest also focusing on building local connections and understanding the numbers in your own market.

Hi everyone,With reports suggesting 2025 could be one of the slowest years for U.S. home sales in history, I’m curious how active investors are adapting.Some approaches I’ve been noticing:Shifting focus from flips to long-term rentalsTargeting deeper discounts or off-market dealsHolding properties longer than originally plannedUsing creative financing options to close dealsI’d love to hear from seasoned investors: What strategies are you using right now to navigate this unusual market?

We have decreased rents substantially and shifted focus to retention. 

Focus on the big three: plumbing, electrical, HVAC.Section 8 inspections are strict, and these three systems will make or break pass rates.

That being said, don't focus as much on the commission amount and put more focus on the agent, how long they've been in the business, and their experience.

If you are not building/rehabbing in locations that can easily absorb today’s construction costs, focus on assets where operational tweaks can generate revenue.

I’d actually focus less on finding someone local and more on finding someone who truly specializes in real estate.

There are a lot of ways to answer this question, and most replies so far have focused on the financial analysis side.

Any advice on how we can increase our pre-approval amount or what steps we should be focusing on over the next year? 

This was my first time using a search firm to help focus on cash flowing / appreciating markets.