I’ve got around $180K in equity based on recent sales in the same development, and I’m now looking to put that to work and expand into more properties.I spent over a decade as an automotive technician before recently transitioning into the tech industry.

This job has exploded my network which should translate well to the real estate industry.       

An industrial park is in the early stages of planning on more than 1,200 acres near Lockhart, south of Austin.

Use industrial equipment not suitable for residential units.5.

The photos were below industry standards, even though I had installed a refrigerator, washer, dryer, and large mirrors to make the home more appealing. 

Many people in the industry think wholesalers are not spending money on their businesses.

I’m in the outdoor living/custom pool industry based up here in Milton, so I know exactly how hard you’re working for that concrete money.You are starting with a massive advantage that most new investors don't have: You know what things actually cost.Most people get into flipping and lose their shirts because they underestimate rehab costs or get ripped off by contractors.

I give my thoughts in my weekly Skeptical Take below.My Skeptical Take:I do agree with the direction of Yardi’s analysis, but its economic forecast is a very conservative estimate.It all out ignores what I view as likely accelerated GDP growth in 2026, as new tax policy and an extraordinary AI Industrial Revolution drive productivity gains and fatten both company and consumer wallets (I know that sounds gross, but that is the most likely scenario.

Those two apps are the biggest players in the industry right now.I haven't kept up with Yardi so not sure how they are exactlyBut both of these can pretty much do custom reportsAppfolio offers custom report builder so you can pretty much build your own report to what you are looking for.For the fees, are you referring to like markup?

My point being even if you have a niche its easy to get pulled into other areas of the industry simply from a desire to say "yes" to everyone.