“Core” inflation (excluding food and energy) also slowed to 3% annually, thanks largely to easing shelter costs, which make up over a third of the CPI calculation.📊 Bottom line: This is exactly the type of report the Fed wants to see before lowering rates again.

Whether you use spreadsheets or software, organization is key to profitability.Delaying communicationWhen tenants reach out, quick responses build trust and reduce turnover.

Now it’s about staying organized and keeping a close eye on your budget and timeline.

Always helpful to see how others are organizing DD to keep capital moving.Thanks again!

Everyone talks about the excitement of the refinance — pulling cash out, locking in new terms, and getting ready to repeat the process.But here’s what I’ve seen a lot of investors forget:What happens after the refi matters just as much as before it.Once you refinance, your numbers change — your basis, your loan interest, and your depreciation schedule.Most people never revisit their books or update their records after closing, and it slowly creates a mess.You’d be surprised how often investors forget to:Recalculate depreciation based on new cost basisAdjust their loan amortization and interest deductionsTrack how much cash was actually pulled out vs. reinvestedThose little details might not seem important now, but they can cause major confusion (and extra taxes) down the line — especially when you go to sell or refinance again.The BRRRR method works beautifully if your backend systems stay clean.So when the refi funds hit, take a breather, update your records, and make sure your financials tell the full story.That’s how you stay scalable, organized, and audit-proof.Curious — how do you stay on top of your numbers after the refinance?

I'd focus on the big 3: housing, auto, and food. 

I know with the military you are likely subsidized for housing, food, etc - if so that is a good chunk of change you can put away.

Hello to all, hope all is well. I have a mortgage and I am looking at my balance and doing the math the lenders are winning with the interest. How can I pay mortgage so it will be in my favor and see a drastic decreas...

I would love for this person to be able to counsel us on our entire portfolio (retirement, mutual funds, AND real estate), LLCs, do our taxes, and offer RE professional tips.

Agree with these tips.