Jobs lasted longer, cost more, lingered on and on and on, holding costs built up. 

The government shutdown paused official data releases, but private reports still gave us a glimpse into what’s happening — and it’s pointing toward slower job growth, steady housing momentum, and likely lower rates ahead.💼 Private Sector Job Growth Stalls in SeptemberADP reported the private sector lost 32,000 jobs last month — a sharp miss from the +50,000 forecast.

As you learn, focus on understanding what makes a market stable—things like job growth, population trends, and rent demand.

Hi Case,We have recurring work orders in our PM system (Appfolio) for yard work, usually every 2 weeks in summer, and we require photos (preferably before/after) for every job so we can easily confirm what's been done.

My day job has me working on a platform that quickly connects commercial debt brokers with lenders nationwide, so I try and keep my ear to the ground on everything CRE.It's great to be here, and I look forward to chatting and connecting!

If you're broke and want to maintain your dignity - then a side job.

My spouse and I make around $150k combined, we both have stable jobs, and we have a decent amount of savings.

They moved to the area for a job and are going to digital nomad for some time, but of course you can't tell your employer that.

Strong job market, but maybe slower migration.Our area still has a solid job market and people are moving in, but it feels like the pace may have cooled off a bit compared to the last few years.That’s just my on-the-ground read as an owner/operator doing quite a bit of leasing right now.How’s the rental market in your area?

When they are of a reasonable age, I do plan on making them W-2 employees and paying them for jobs that they can actually do.