Most investors look at their numbers once a year — usually when their CPA asks for them in March.By then, it’s too late to make changes.The best investors I’ve worked with — the ones who always seem one step ahead — have a habit I call the Quarterly Check-In.Every 3 months, they:- Review income and expenses for each property.- Check if their financing or insurance still makes sense.- Plan upcoming repairs or improvements before they become emergencies.- Look at their tax position and make small moves early — instead of big ones in a panic later.It doesn’t take long.

With your background as a Realtor in Atlanta, you’re already ahead of the curve.

You’re already ahead by owning and renting out two properties.

It’s awesome that you’re starting your real estate journey this early—most people spend years thinking about it before they ever take action, so the fact that you’re here and ready to learn already puts you ahead.

Love that you're already thinking ahead to the next deal!"

He is wanting to plant some teak.

It's great that you're an alum, you've got a head start on understanding the market and a tenant's perspective.I've been a student housing specialist in Binghamton for almost ten years and have seen a lot of changes over that time.

After we got it ready, we did hire a local management company and while we still go there every 6 weeks or so to continue updating things etc, I do not think we would be able to claim material participation in the years ahead while we have a management company.

(For those who’ve got projects on deck but need fast funding options to stay ahead of costs — happy to share what’s been working for other investors lately.)

If you spend the next 60 days learning how wholesaling works, understanding off-market systems, or connecting with local investors — you’ll start 2026 ahead of the curve.