The biggest challenge is getting owners to understand this as few actually follow any industry data.One of the risks this will cause is lowering of screening thresholds to fill vacancies. 

No judgment no pitching just real industry conversation and Comment.Because the truth is:The best lenders don’t just fund dealsThey protect relationships and help brokers WIN.And while you’re here tag a broker or lender who always comes through when things get messy.Let’s show them some respect 💼 The lender should also act as the guide as if you are going on a safari, they navigate through the forest and make sure there is communication and documentation is getting completed by the borrower and their underwriting team is providing updates on where things are at.

@Hiren Patani You're referring to Industrial Outdoor Storage.

It’s a strong market for building experience and momentum.Charlotte is a healthy, growing market with better appreciation potential, but the higher entry cost and competition can slow your first few deals.

Just trying to learn how different markets are behaving.

Hi everyone,With reports suggesting 2025 could be one of the slowest years for U.S. home sales in history, I’m curious how active investors are adapting.Some approaches I’ve been noticing:Shifting focus from flips to long-term rentalsTargeting deeper discounts or off-market dealsHolding properties longer than originally plannedUsing creative financing options to close dealsI’d love to hear from seasoned investors: What strategies are you using right now to navigate this unusual market?

Flights into secondary markets from the major hubs are already being cut as much as 20 to 30 percent.  

If you’re new to commercial, partner with someone who does this weeklyEven just to evaluate it.One wrong zoning assumption can swing the deal by hundreds of thousands.Bottom lineThis isn’t a residential comp question, it’s a land and entitlement question.If the zoning or surrounding development trends support commercial or multifamily, this could be a strong off-market opportunity.

I look forward to joining the BP community and learning more about this industry. 

Hey All,Here is an update on the Allegheny County real estate market for the past 7 days (data pulled from the West Penn MLS)Total price reductions went up to 737, compared to this year's average of 390Number of expired listings went up to 229, compared to this year's average of 117Sales price to list price ratio is 97.61%, compared to this year's average of 98.34%Average sales price is up 13% compared to this year's average Listings sold in the last 7 days are up 17% over this time last yearAverage days on market is 41, staying around the average of 43 for the yearOverall, we saw a market correction from the previous week for total new listings, pending listings, and sold listings.