Most importantly, remain patient and persistent—success is a journey, not a destination.

I’ve been keeping a close eye on Middle TN and noticed some strong activity in areas just outside of Nashville.

Inventory is tight, competition is high, and even some of the seasoned investors I have talk to are hesitant to take action.I’ve noticed a lot of newer investors as well underestimate how tough it really is to find properties that feel like their "golden goose"Right now, I’m working full-time as a real estate agent, but my goal is to eventually start investing in DFW myself. 

If you are a couple years in, I'd give them some grace and work on a payment plan with them, but being clear that if they fail to perform, you'll have to serve them a 3 day notice and react accordingly. 

I’m glad to be here, and I’m looking forward to learning from others while sharing what I’m seeing locally.Here are a few observations from my side:In Phoenix, the model works best where floor plans allow for simple bedroom conversions, tenant demand is strong, and zoning is not a big obstacleRents in this space have stayed solid even while the luxury rental market has softenedNationally, PadSplit recently crossed 25,000 units in 25 cities and secured $40M in Series B funding, which shows how much demand exists for workforce housingFor those of you in other markets, are you noticing similar trends with shared housing or workforce housing?

I’ve noticed some investors diversify by adding real estate notes to their portfolio alongside rentals and flips.For those who’ve done this — how has note investing compared with your other real estate strategies?

I've noticed a lot of these properties are class C and bit older. 

I caught one in a Bronx unit just by noticing a spike.

If so, what challenges or benefits did you notice compared to active real estate investing?

In my own experience working alongside investors, I’ve noticed that having a fast-approval, investor-focused financing option can completely change the pace of a project.When funding is ready in days, it’s so much easier to stick to the BRRRR timeline and avoid missing deals.What’s been your fastest turnaround time from deal finding to closing?