Pick ONE strategy to commit to for Q1.House hack, BRRRR, long-term rentals, STR — it doesn’t matter which one, as long as you focus.The biggest mistake beginners make is trying to learn everything at once.You don’t need to close a deal before the year ends to “start.”Your real start is building the systems that will support your first deal — and the ones after that.Finish this year organized, not rushed.You’ll thank yourself in a few months.For those just getting started:What’s one thing you want to set up before 2026 begins?

Set boundaries, discuss "choices & consequences" and enforce penalties - all while being super supportive and polite, killing them with kindness:)

Definitely agree that this region is under-served on BiggerPockets — happy to explore how local permitting and engineering factors could support additional pipeline deals here. lets hop on the phone and chat later this week I am in the mountains of Utah fishing right now.. later this week will work though

Job and population trends.Strong employment and steady migration tell me whether demand will support rentals, flips, or new construction over the long term.Most investors choose their next market based on a mix of risk tolerance, operational capacity, and long-term goals.

Strong employment signals could limit the Fed’s urgency to ease aggressively, reinforcing a cautious approach even as policymakers aim to support growth.Mortgage rates edged up in sympathy with Treasuries.

The real gains are generated at sale, ideally supported by appreciation.

Google "Websites that I can advertise for FREE on".

This sounds more like an advertisement than a market update.

If you try to advertise for rent and the unit is available for rent, there are some expenses you'll be able to write off. 

The deal just doesn’t have the income to comfortably support that much debt.Your report shows the cash flow after the refi dropping to around $939/mo, and that’s using pretty optimistic assumptions (5% repairs, 5% CapEx, low taxes, low insurance).