
19 October 2025 | 7 replies
Hi there, any recommendation of any AI Customer Service Agent specifically trained with real estate data or investment in RE?

14 October 2025 | 3 replies
But hopefully your rental rate is also not comparable in all the right ways!

18 October 2025 | 3 replies
Also built before electricity, or central heat.

18 October 2025 | 16 replies
AirDNA will make no distinction in its comps for comparing your subject property on the ocean with another 4 BR home that is 3 streets in from the coastline.

2 October 2025 | 3 replies
Unless it’s a selling point for the home itself, consider removing it so buyers focus on the property’s best features.

29 September 2025 | 1 reply
AI, predictive maintenance, smart home features, and digital tenant experiences are rapidly becoming expectations, not perks.ESG / sustainability is getting baked into everything — energy efficiency, green building, wellness, tenant comfort.

15 October 2025 | 3 replies
Either way, @Josh Green is in your neck of the woods and will be a critical component to having on your team.

10 October 2025 | 1 reply
So, I was looking on Zillow at this ~700 acre lot in the Catskills listed for $10m.

9 October 2025 | 6 replies
.: Hi Jared- I've spent a good bit of time looking at deal in Cincy and found the properties selling for under $100k a door tend to have a good bit of deferred maintenance (roof, electrical, plumbing, hvac).

1 October 2025 | 2 replies
The opportunity: Tighten operations around three levers—Cost, Time, and Revenue—while de-risking each flip with disciplined underwriting and execution.1) Cost: Tame Labor & Materials Without Gutting QualityValue-engineer the scopePrioritize visible ROI items: paint, flooring, lighting, curb appeal, kitchens/baths (surface updates > layout changes).Replace, don’t relocate: keep plumbing and electrical in place when possible.Use finish tiers (Economy / Mid / Premium) per neighborhood comp set; avoid over-improvement.Lock pricing earlyGet three-bid packages per trade with identical scopes, photos, and SKUs.Negotiate 30–60 day price locks on materials; ask for bulk-buy or “contractor pack” discounts.Use allowances (e.g., $2.50/sf flooring) with pre-approved SKU lists to control change orders.Build a dependable labor benchMaintain a preferred-vendor roster (primary + backup) for each trade.Offer fast pay terms (e.g., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”