Plus, the landlord laws are getting tougher.My big takeaways are:1) diversify investments more in the future2) I can plan and research all I want, but the market’s gonna do what it’s gonna do, so the better skill set is to be adaptable as I go.3) past performance of any investment is no guarantee of future performance.4) take all REI coaching or advice with a grain of salt.5) SFH rentals is a LOOONG gameI still like my small portfolio, but it’s not performing very well right now, so I might sell one or two and get more diversified.

Buy a great home where you live, even if you rent it out, but also consider buying something cash flowing in an out of state market optimized for that goal.

Hi,I am looking for advice to optimize my tenant turnover for a SFH in Corpus Christi, TX.

Without it, you're optimizing based on guesses.Why Volume Comes Before StrategyThere's a specific pattern I see with new investors.

"what is the optimal minimum number of units" of an existing and functioning self-storage, needed to make the effort worth doing?

Fellow investors - noticeably fewer active buyers in performing notes lately.

I’m especially interested in hearing from those managing office, mixed-use, or multi-tenant commercial buildings.Always looking to learn how operators are optimizing this part of the business.

Although you lose more wood with a wider circular saw blade, you are able to optimize your cuts of the log better than a bandsaw, thus you make up for the kerf loss with better board cuts out of the log.Cons.  

Alex — one thing I’ve found helpful when evaluating out-of-state multifamily is separating headline cash flow from execution risk.A lot of deals pencil well until you layer in:property management quality (especially on small multis),local rent enforcement norms,and refinance or exit liquidity in secondary markets.Before comparing markets, I usually ask two questions:Are you optimizing for near-term cash flow or longer-term equity + stability?

You want to be confident that once the rehab is done the property will support the DSCR loan based on realistic rents and appraised value.If the ARV and rent assumptions hold up, the bridge-to-DSCR approach can make sense because it allows you to keep your cash moving instead of waiting months to rebuild reserves.Personally I tend to see investors use the first option when they’re optimizing for stability and lower leverage, and the second option when they’re focused on scaling and recycling capital quickly.