Chase them as hard as they chase OOS investors:)

Don’t chase comps in completely different locations or different property types.

I came out of it truly understanding how to make a deal work from start to finish.Now, I’m focused on scaling smarter — not just chasing higher unit counts, but pursuing stronger opportunities that make sense financially and operationally.

It's not about being a stickler, it's about not letting the rental prop take over your life by way of you chasing up payments. 

Because it means you could qualify to use your rental losses — from depreciation, upgrades, or cost segregation — to offset your other active income, even W-2 income in some cases.That one distinction can mean thousands in tax savings.So before you set up your next listing, take a moment to make sure you’re classifying your property correctly and tracking your hours.A few minutes of good tax planning can easily beat weeks of chasing higher nightly rates.Curious — do you track your Airbnb hours or just rely on your CPA to handle it at tax time?

When I come across these potential investors, I share examples of how consistent investing outperforms the short term gains people chase through gambling.

If you treat your people like a transaction, a stop along the way, you will ALWAYS be chasing the next lead NOT attracting it. 3) Be Patient - Consistency Compounds - Most people overestimate what they can actually do in six months and grossly underestimate what they can do in three years.

I’d add a few more that seem to show up in every real estate cycle:The Squirrel – This person chases every shiny object.

The best investors aren’t chasing deals — they’re building systems that attract them.If You’re Just Getting Started: The Best Time Isn’t January — It’s NowMost people spend December saying, “I’ll start learning next year.”

If you’re restructuring a BRRRR deal or repositioning a flip, don’t just chase lower rates — look at how to structure the loan for stronger cash flow or faster execution.In my experience as a private money loan broker, investors who approach 2025 with a readiness mindset (updated docs, clear exit plans, access to alternative funding) are the ones who’ll capture the best deals as the market resets.Curious to hear how others are financing their pivots — are you tightening, holding, or preparing to scale?