Seeing the subtle hints at faith, doesn't mean we should be fooled by wolfs as stated, especially if it's a random Facebook interaction or something of the sort. 

I've become discouraged and heading into 2026 I want to fire myself up again and get encouraged and close on deals again.

So, owners mistakenly think price is the only differentiator – and look for a PMC like they’d shop for groceries☹We encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others by reading posts here on BiggerPockets from owners that picked a PMC solely by price and regretted it.We recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Even if someone gives you a referral, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that just because a PMC met their expectations, they’ll meet your expectations.

Clear, professional, and documented communication ensures you maintain control of the situation while keeping interactions respectful and legally sound.3️⃣ Know the law and act decisively.

I’ve invested in both Atlanta and Florida (I’m in Sarasota now but used to live in Atlanta), and those are strong markets when approached correctly.From there, sit down with a CPA to understand how this investment interacts with your current income and to make sure you have your plan to scale and exit from day one.

For most of my career, I’ve operated inside institutional platforms, closely involved in deal evaluation, asset management, and capital markets — but always as part of a larger machine.I’ve been very involved in asset management, including business plan execution, operating performance reviews, budget and capex oversight, interaction with property managers and operators, and decision-making around hold, refinance, or sell.

It's not that a resident just becomes a number, rather that you can only retain so many interactions had in a day.Fair Housing is the main point that comes to mind, but I also think that a separate point that Brandon is making is to get in the habit of documenting everything.

Now I made an account to interact and help out others, see what I can learn as well! 

Successful operators maximize offseason programming (events, summer activities) to stabilize cash flow.Waterpark ResortsWhat defines them:Waterpark resorts include indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities of at least 10,000 square feet, featuring slides, pools, and interactive attractions designed to drive demand.Investor considerations:• Family-oriented demand with strong repeat visitation• Indoor parks can reduce seasonality• Water attractions significantly boost length of stay and ancillary spendKey risks:• Substantial upfront construction and mechanical costs• Ongoing safety, staffing, and maintenance requirements• Higher insurance and operational oversightInvestor takeaway:Waterpark resorts function as entertainment-anchored hospitality assets.

I would imagine this model appeals to a younger group of people - but is there an age at which individuals don't interact / get along well.