You’re right: serious developers don’t replace pre-app meetings, civils, or title services with software.

While in college at the University of South Carolina, I was working with a development group that specializes in building student housing and short-term rental properties in the Columbia area.

Developer took some grief as neighbors were not happy.  

I recently quit my job to dedicate full time to RE investing.Given the macro instability Latin American economies faced for decades, people with savings are constantly looking out for opportunities to invest in the US, specially in RE.So, a few months ago I partenered with a RE developer from my country and we are now focused on getting multifamily deals in Florida.Looking forward to connecting with all of you and adding value where I can!

Some of the outskirt towns may bleed into neighboring counties.We are driving distance to NYC, Philly, and the shore, with an international airport and major warehouses, job and population growth, several colleges and universities, hiking and trails, waterways, museums, a booming healthcare sector, rising property values, diverse industries (both blue and white collar), still thriving malls, plenty of commerce, and ongoing redevelopment and development throughout.

Hey everyone,I’m comparing two 3-unit properties in Chicago and could use some insight from local investors.Option 1 – South Side (near Woodlawn area):Priced around $830KModern finishes, newer construction styleCurrent rents around $2,195, $2,000, and $2,000The area has a lot of new developments and new 3-flats going upMy concern: with so many new buildings being added, there’s likely going to be more rental competition, and property taxes may jump once reassessments catch up to all the new construction.Option 2 – Pilsen area:Priced around $735KAlso modern updates but smaller units (two 2-beds and one 3-bed)Taxes are currently low, but likely because the property hasn’t been reassessed since the recent renovationsThe area feels more established, with strong tenant demand and characterSo I’m weighing the growth potential and higher risk in the newer South Side market versus the more stable rents and potentially upcoming tax adjustments in Pilsen.Would you lean toward the newer-construction area with possible tax jumps but longer-term appreciation upside, or the lower-tax, established neighborhood that might get hit with reassessment later?

One thing I always encourage my clients to do is to secure their investment legally, not just contractually.For example: where possible, I advise them to register a charge against the developer.

We have a young family (one child) and are looking to make our money work for us rather than just waiting until retirement.Opportunity (and where I could use advice):I came across a social media post from a former high school classmate—now a loan consultant—who was seeking investors for potential flip or BRRRR projects.

OpportunisticOpportunity does not always announce itself.Sometimes it’s a wide-open window.Other times it’s a flash opening.This requires awareness of:Competitor activityLease renegotiation windowsPricing inefficienciesDemographic shiftsStrong buyers don’t just see machines and square footage.They see operational upside.They see where systems can tighten.They see where pricing can improve.They see where management can optimize.That’s how average stores become strong performers.Final ThoughtLaundromats are often marketed as “passive.”They are not.They are controllable businesses that reward knowledgeable, disciplined operators.If you are developing yourself into a diligent, financially literate, systems-oriented, resourceful, and opportunistic buyer, you dramatically increase your odds of success before you ever sign a purchase agreement.If you’re serious about entering this space, I’ve developed deeper breakdowns, structured due diligence frameworks, and operational tools that walk through exactly how to evaluate and stabilize a laundromat acquisition.The right buyer doesn’t rely on luck.They rely on preparation.— Perrier Wells

But the real opportunity isn't the plant itself—it's the housing shortage it creates 15 minutes down the road.When a $30B facility breaks ground, the demand for workforce housing explodes in a radius around it.I am currently seeing a massive disconnect in the market:Sellers in secondary markets (like Grayson County, TX and Bibb County, AL) are still pricing land like it's 2020.Developers are desperate for inventory to build modular and single-family subdivisions to house these new workers.My acquisition desk is strictly focused on this "Path of Progress."