They’re eager to jump into a deal, but moving money around, mixing accounts, or scrambling for documents ends up slowing everything down when it matters most.

Usually coastal towns and mountain towns do the best, I would try to find something that is available year round rather than seasonal for my first one.• Are there any markets I should avoid right now due to instability, strict rules, or weak management options?

With rates and prices where they are, I’ve been hearing a mix of strategies lately — some are still flipping, while others are holding for long-term appreciation.What’s your approach right now?

I’m selling via land contract in states where the statutes are clear and investor-friendly.Third, foreclosure vs eviction.This is where assumptions are getting mixed up.

This could also be in lieu of holiday seasons.

The midterm/seasonal setup works well here too — snowbirds from Oct–April are definitely a thing.Management rates depend on how you run it: long term rents 8-10%, mid term/seasonal might be closer to 12-20%, and full STR I've seen 20%-25%. 

And it’s why Louisville continues to be what it has always been: steady, durable, and consistently consistent.Here's the twist:The more national office distress you see,the more capital rotates into industrial, logistics, retail, and mixed-use redevelopment.And Kentucky is positioned right in that slipstream.Investors love stability.Companies love access.Workforces love affordability.And right as NAR is projecting double-digit home sales growth in 2026 and a 4% bump in prices, Kentucky is stacking real economic foundations, not headlines.

In fact, companies that pull back on marketing during slow seasons often make the slow season even worse.

I’m seeing a mix of:• Entry-level value-add SFRs in South Austin• Heavy fixer flips with good spreads• Small infill lots that builders like• Occasional higher-end fixers in West Austin• A few lower-priced opportunities outside the cityCurious what everyone else is targeting right now.What’s your current buy box?

There are so many nuances around it, why not use a DSCR lender who does not source or season funds to close?