I came across this article from Kellogg Insight showing how online sports betting is eating into people’s savings.

Quote from @Deborah Wodell: Your best bet is networking in your local area and trying a JV Deal. 

With inventory tight and rates mixed, some investors pick up existing deals, others go ground-up.
We’ve funded both ends: new builds and acquisitions.
Which side are you favoring this year and why?

Markets are now betting on another 0.25% Fed rate cut next week, and mortgage rates are already drifting down in anticipation.👉 Why it matters: Lower inflation means less pressure on rates — and that can help more buyers qualify, reopen stalled deals, and boost fall and winter activity for agents.🏡 September Existing Home Sales Tick HigherExisting home closings rose 1.5% from August and 4.1% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Would QuickBooks be my best bet or is there something else that would fit my needs better?  

Hey BP Community,My name is Samuel "Sam" Mack. After a career as a professional athlete, I transitioned into full-time real estate investing with a mission to build a lasting legacy for my family and community.As the ...

Recently helped an investor fund a property using a short-term note structured around a 12-month term.
It reminded me how flexibility often beats speed. How do you balance both when structuring funding deals?

I think we're in a buyer's market here in Austin for the next 1-2 years at least if you were to ask me to make a bet on it.

I also have regular pest control at most of my buildings to minimize pest activity.

Overall worked out well and I would consider buying now if I was active in RE and the property made sense as a buy and hold rental in an excellent neighborhood.