As a conservative investor, I am personally not comfortable in investing in any of those platforms as I prefer sponsors with a lot more experience, a lot more skin in the game, better fees, a model that can be recession stress tested, etc..

I’m very systems/data-oriented, so my main goal is to build a simple, repeatable “numbers” operating system for rentals. i.e. clear cash-flow visibility and consistent tracking. so I can make low-stress, data-driven decisions and manage risk.

Week of January 19, 2026 in ReviewInflation data landed right where markets expected, while housing contracts slowed during a seasonally tricky part of the year.

Keep in mind the 750 hours a year is only half the test, you also need the majority of your activities to be real estate.

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The biggest draw I see is the need for silver in the data centers and infrastructure.

.• Use a full background screening, not a single data sourceAt a minimum, look for credit, nationwide criminal history, eviction records, and judgments or liens.

I’m also a data scientist, so the idea of a ZIP-level screener definitely resonates.A few things that could make this more useful:• clearer sourcing/definitions for metrics (e.g. whether home price reflects list prices, sale prices, or a model)• visibility into which ZIPs are included in the upgrade• coverage beyond core cities to include inner-ring suburbs• more market context (e.g. competitiveness, school ratings, renter/owner mix)• ability to segment by property type (e.g.

One test I always consider is when I might sell the property.

It just required a lot of manual data entry for me (I was doing the taxes myself).