As others already mentioned, using AI as a daily research assistant is a huge help (as long as you keep your wits about you and always think critically about what it spits back out at you). 

Building inbound systems that attract motivated sellers to contact you is critical to long-term success:- Direct mail to targeted lists- PPC / digital marketing to targeted keywords- Content marketing that builds trust (short videos, local proof, education)Then to maximize every lead opportunity:- AI voice agents that instantly answer and pre-qualify every call (so you never miss a deal)- Automated follow-up that nurtures leads until they’re readyHope that helps.

I totally agree that trust and authenticity are critical in any people-driven business.

These two elements often get overlooked in the excitement of deal-making, but they play a critical role in the long-term success and sustainability of your investment journey.A well-thought-out tax strategy helps ensure you're maximizing all available deductions, utilizing the most favorable tax structures, and ultimately keeping more of your hard-earned income.

We are all critical of this brilliant idea but I have not heard anyone tell us a, practicable, better idea to help affordability for the masses.Remember this is a free economy and offering more choices is not wrong, the 30 yr mortgages will still be available for those who want it.

No one could've predicted how fast rates jumped, but it's a good reminder of how critical sponsor diligence and conservative underwriting are.

Doing anything to burnish the reputation of the sick and rotten syndication industry on a public forum that caters to new, unsophisticated investors is disgusting behavior.

The key lesson I learned is that sometimes you don’t have as much time as you expect to complete a deal, so preparation is critical.

As a new MLO, I know that initial training, support, and the right culture will be critical for success, especially in this market.I'm eager to learn from the experiences of the BigPockets community.What are the must-ask questions you recommend for a new MLO when interviewing a brokerage?

I recommend partners to split duties on soft cost develop type work.Zoning and city cooperation on site plan approval is critical.