Before they had to win over hosts.

When property managers and realtors create intentional partnerships, owners win, tenants win, and everyone’s business grows.

Full-Appraisal Loan (75% LTV) – When Leverage WinsExample:You’re buying a stabilized rental with plenty of time before closing—no bidding war, no motivated seller.Purchase Price: $200KLoan at 75% LTV = $150K (you bring $50K cash)Appraisal risk is low because comps are solid, and you want to keep more cash for the next deal.This works best when:You want to maximize leverage and recycle cash quickly.Timing isn’t as critical as long-term financing terms.My Opinion:Speed wins when the deal is time-sensitive or ultra-competitive.Leverage wins when the market is stable, the appraisal risk is low, and you want to stretch your capital further.

Overwhelm → Order: What a Buy Box Is and Why It Wins DealsIf every deal “could work,” none will.New investors often get trapped in endless scrolling, comparing every listing, and second-guessing every number.

You can win the world series by just stacking up singles and doubles, over and over.

Would you not do a great BRRRR that came across your desk simply because you arbitrarily decided you were going to do a FLIP that year?

Real estate rewards the ones who stay patient, disciplined, and focused even when nothing seems to be working.The right mindset turns obstacles into lessons, not excuses.If you’re serious about building momentum heading into 2026, it’s time to leave these red flags behind.Because the next era of real estate investing isn’t about quick wins — it’s about showing up, learning forward, and playing the long game.Which red flag are you leaving behind this year?

Bet all of it on the Browns to win the Super Bowl.

If we simply sell outright the gains, I’d any, will be miserable and essentially toss away decades of work,how else do people off load these investment properties (didn’t care the the DDDD strategy.)Has anyone 1031’d into credit sited funds (think crowd street or other funding platforms that accept 1031’s?) 

The real win is knowing your own goals.