Quote from @Jon Martin: Quote from @Collin Hays: The thing about the electric fireplace is, yeah, they look pretty cool, but there's a fair amount of technology and moving parts in these things - think video game with a heater - that can go kaput on you.

Happy to connect and find others in the KC area who are in the real estate investing game!

But for those playing the long game in real estate, the code is stacked in favor of building wealth tax-efficiently.Curious what others here on BP think:Have you used cost segregation or bonus depreciation in your deals?

You don't want to be so focused on getting into the game that you leverage the start of your entire life just to do it.

I want to present a competitive offer, but I also understand this is a numbers game—having a clean, straightforward offer upfront means I can make more offers in the long run.Just wanted to hear some opinions.

This is one of times in the market where many agents start dropping out of the game.

Finding a mentor can be a game-changer, providing you with insights and guidance that can help you navigate the complexities of real estate investing.

From what I hear, the same issues keep coming up:Tenants complain if halls, stairs, or laundry areas aren’t maintained.Owners don’t always know about damage, leaks, or safety issues until they’ve already become expensive.Doing the cleaning yourself (or relying on tenants) isn’t reliable long term.I’ve been helping some Philly landlords with regular common space cleaning, and one thing they value is that it doubles as basic property oversight.

Most investors overlook Midterm Rentals (MTRs) — but they can be a game-changer.

There's no reason this should be a guessing game.