What's been your favorite unlock with AI in real estate? 

What's your favorite way to apply leverage? 

Winter definitely slows things down in many markets, especially in colder regions.A few strategies that have worked for me during the off-season include:Offering slightly reduced rent for longer lease terms (like 15 or 18 months) to avoid winter lease ends in the futureProviding flexible move-in dates or short-term leases that end in spring or summerIncluding small move-in perks like a rent credit or gift card to boost interest without reducing rent across the boardIncreasing marketing efforts and refreshing listings on listing platforms more frequently to stay visibleIt’s all about staying proactive and making your units stand out.

One thing on the tax side is you would need to file a gift tax return if the transfer from your interests to your children exceed the annual limit.i would probably first focus acquiring great properties in great areas and then do the strategic planning that's required. 

But my favorite sponsors aren't from here.I'm a conservative investor, so when I invest in multi-family I prefer sponsors that have at least one full real-estate cycle of experience, little to no money lost, low leverage, and high skin in the game.And there is a multi-family operator that has multiple real estate cycles of experience (decades) and it's track record claims no money lost in that time.

You may just need someone familiar with gifting strategies and DAFs or you may need a team to run a foundation. 

They are truly an unbeatable gift to real estate investors. 

The rent from the other side helps offset the mortgage, and over time, the owner builds equity while someone else helps pay it down.This is still one of my favorite entry points for new investors, you can start building wealth without needing six figures in cash.I’m curious, for those of you who have house hacked before, what challenges did you run into with tenant-occupied properties or FHA requirements?

Welcome packs (snacks, drinks, gift) are common in the hospitality industry.

, or my all time favorite, an amount equal to what they “would have made’ had they invested in Apple stock in 1986 instead of purchasing their home