Almost no applications.The applicants who do apply are slow, hesitant, and shopping 10 other options.Backouts are way higher, people flake because there are 100 other units they can jump to.Inventory is stacked in most submarkets.Even with concessions like ½ month free or 1 month free, lease-ups are still crawling.And yet… I still see landlords acting like every applicant is disposable and they can move at the speed of a DMV.It’s crazy to me.In our company, we’ve had to shift our entire approach.We’re treating leasing like a sales funnel, because that’s what it is right now:Inquiry → Showing → Application → Approval → Deposit → Move-inMaximize leadsFollow up oftenMove people to the next stepReduce friction everywhere we canTreat applicants like actual customers, not a nuisanceBecause whether people like it or not, tenants suddenly have the power.More options.

@Michael Santeusaniomy learning lesson is have way more money at your disposal then you think you need. 

Under their Class A it's my understanding that if everything goes exactly right when they dispose of the asset you get your principal back and a tax bill.

But the equity I built during the “not great” years ended up funding the next properties & renovations, now I have about $350k in equity at my disposal because I took reasonable risk and action.

In fact, the cost of a mortgage as a percentage of disposable income is rising, yes.

Getting a simple email reply from her is like pulling teeth, and despite my persistent efforts, she's dodged every attempt at a call. hares, if you decide or any other investor to file a complain with the attorney general. all my emails, documents and anything I can assist will be at the attorney generals disposal.

I’ve spoken with clients who are surprised when they realize how much of their disposable income and even potential down payment savings have been redirected to gambling.I believe it’s about reframing what “winning” looks like.

Quote from @Jeremy Horton: It depends - how much do you have at your disposal to generate 2k?

As a licensed agent you have more monetization options at your disposal, for said leads. 

House hacking is one of the best investing strategies investors have at their disposal.