Intend to update the kitchen with new countertops, cabinets and backsplash, as well as update the bathrooms with tile tubs around new tub, new sinks, and vanities next summer.

If they are putting kit showers in and you are tiling they showers, then you are over-improving the property for what the comps are selling for that means less profit. 

That “convince vs. observe” distinction is everything.We’ve been leaning heavily into early pattern recognition—not trying to force a sale, but understanding the preconditions that tend to precede a real seller mindset shift.Sometimes it’s triggered by a refinance denial, a tax default, or a partner dispute.

The whole real estate environment right now feels like it’s in a holding pattern—buyers are hesitant, renters have more options, and interest rates aren’t helping anyone make bold moves.If I were in your shoes, I’d seriously consider listing the condo both for rent and for sale.

If he has a legitimate request for some extra upfront money (to purchase cabinets or tile) give him that amount, although any established GC should have enough in his bank to buy these materials.You definitely do not want him as an employee, as Matt says, now you are in a different arena and a very risky one for you....

That’s not guaranteed – but it is a common pattern.

We're witnessing residential weakness, commercial caution, and shifting development patterns that suggest the market is recalibrating after years of pandemic-driven volatility—but not necessarily collapsing.The contradictions tell the story: While transaction volumes hit 12-month lows and consumer sentiment craters, returns are rising, originations are surging, and tariff-driven market turmoil has revived CRE's attractiveness as a safe haven alongside cash and bonds.

In that case, you might also consider whether adjusting the rent due date (to match their income cycle) could improve things, or if this pattern is grounds for non-renewal.Whatever change you make, make sure it’s clearly outlined in the lease and only applies on renewal or with a signed lease addendum.

The company will be fully running in 2025 and is in the process of raising capital (32:47-50).This evidence showcases a pattern by Santarelli of raising money, by offering returns that defy logic.

Rental vacancy rates are among the lowest in the country (sub-1%), and state migration patterns (interstate and international) are ramping up.Regional vs Metro: The Nuances Within Perth Perth is not a monolith; it’s a network of vastly different sub-economies.