It comes down to changing mindsets and education-and I don't mean going to college or university, but how to handle money, budgeting, etc. 

And parents traveling with smaller children often like the extra space of a king bed.

I hope more parents watch that clip!

While I don't want to talk her out of doing something that she has her mind set to - I also want to give her a realsitic expectation of reality and make sure that whatever she ends up purchasing achieves what she needs it to, with as minimal headache as possible.

I'm not just talking about underwriters here, but every single role on our team.I believe that underwriting requires a certain skill set and mindset, often attracting individuals with an analytical and detail-oriented nature.

But losses are rarely realized, because most homeowners aren’t selling into weakness.If you're looking to build long-term wealth through real estate, buying now may beat waiting years for a “perfect dip” that never comes.For new investors, especially, the risk of inaction can be bigger than the risk of “buying too early.”If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines because you’re scared of a downturn, that’s exactly the mindset that holds many back from building real momentum.Don’t wait for perfection.

You don’t need to know everything on day one , just stay consistent, ask smart questions, and align yourself with people who’ve been through it.You’ve got the right mindset.

First off, thank you for your service and love the mindset you’re bringing—so much of success in real estate comes from the willingness to learn and take action.

Your detailed approach and systems mindset will serve you well, and starting in a market like this could give you both cash flow and appreciation while scaling your portfolio.

You’re approaching DSCR with the right mindset: stable cashflow, conservative leverage, and clear sequencing.