Having people on the ground who understand local regulations, property management, and the licensing process makes things so much smoother.If you’d like, I’d be happy to share some insights on what to look out for when starting your first project and some do’s and don’ts from my experience.

For instance, suppose there is a ground rent on property.

Hello everyone, I'm looking to get started in rental investing. I'm open to long and short term, but leaning towards long term.I found a duplex in the Cincinnati area, looks like a pretty good deal to me, mainly joine...

That’s where having reliable boots on the ground becomes essential, whether it’s a property manager or a trusted handyman who can give you honest feedback during routine check-ins.

Maybe go visit them and see what they have to offer interior and exterior, as well as age of the units, as well as grounds keeping, as well as parking lot condition (Alligator with potholes, slurried, fresh black top with new paint lines).

For me, it’s not about using AI instead of the personal touch, but using it as a tool to spend more time with high-intent leads and less on busy work.Would love to hear your thoughts—do you think there’s a middle ground where AI works in the background to amplify our “human” strengths?

I'm thrilled and excited to hit the ground running with Prophet Homes where we help investors all over the city to acquire investment properties.

One option might be to focus on a partial repaint, maybe just the high-traffic areas or most visibly marked walls, as a middle ground if the current condition is detracting from the overall feel of the home.It could also be worth framing the repaint as a lease renewal incentive down the road.

For on the ground, LOCAL intel, find an experienced realtor that works with investors doing STRs and get the straight scoop.

But why decide between a condo and multi family-go the middle ground with a single family.