The move came after jobless claims fell to their lowest level since 2022, signaling labor market resilience despite recent ADP data showing job losses in November.

While fundamentals remain strong in well-located assets serving affluent demographics, properties dependent on middle-market consumers may face headwinds if economic pressures persist.Outlook: Cautious Optimism for 2026The LightBox CRE Activity Index remained above the 100-point "healthy activity" benchmark for the ninth consecutive month in October, signaling sustained momentum heading into year-end.With interest rates easing, credit spreads tightening, and refinancing conditions improving, capital deployment is becoming increasingly strategic.

If you see a BP user that is advocating BRRRRs, open their profile and see if they have done a single brrrr since 2022.Doing a DSCR loan for short duration on a property in need of rehab is typically not optimal and may be challenging.  

Along the way, I have encountered many lessons from the school of hard Knox & achieved a self educated MBA (Management by Absence) degree in overall business, investment, real estate & strategy to be fully optimized to help others succeed in the business.I don’t promote that much, but I primarily help service other investors with their wealth strategies, business/personal optimization goals, credit, coaching, acquisitions, operations, lending/financing & more.

(Not these insane 1/2 month or full month’s rents charges) I pay discounted parts and labor for repairs from local vendors “managed” for free.

You can buy what looks like the “perfect” deal on paper and still get crushed by bad contractor bids, material delays, holding costs stacking on you every month, blown timelines, loan extensions, septic failures you didn’t even know were possible, mold hiding behind drywall, constant change orders, buyers backing out at the last minute, inspection repair addendums that destroy your margin, permitting nightmares, and labor shortages that grind everything to a halt.

The goal isn’t just to have the money — it’s to optimize for safety and liquidity.High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are popular because they offer immediate access to cash while earning more than a checking account.

In NH/NE, having a solid RE attorney who understands entity structuring and estate planning will be a huge asset — a lot of investors here recommend asking your CPA for referrals since they often work closely with attorneys.As for pivoting with purpose, many investors in your shoes start by clarifying whether they want to optimize for cash flow, appreciation, or lifestyle flexibility — that decision usually shapes whether they lean toward multifamily, short-term rentals, or commercial.

My initial strategy is likely to buy a 2-family that needs work with 25% down using hard money loan to fund the purchase + rehab, get it stabilized/optimized and rented perhaps to section 8 tenants since I like the idea of that guaranteed rent/ seems to offer higher revenue than true market rents (I have been a real estate agent for over 10 years and am aware of the risks/rewards/diligence needed to succeed with section 8 tenants and have worked with many landlords with section 8 tenants but am new to investing myself), then re-finance at a higher appraised value back into a more standard loan while keeping 25% equity into the deal.

But with the constant grind, I'm always looking to optimize things and pick up better tools.Curious what you all use for lead tracking?