Opendoor is clearly one of the more sophisticated examples of AI being applied at scale in residential real estate, and it does a lot of things well—especially around pattern recognition, pricing signals, and submarket-level analysis across many markets.My post was meant to be a broader look at where AI is genuinely useful in real estate data and where it needs to be interpreted carefully.

Very important life lesson; only take advice from persons who've achieved that which you'd like to achieve.

It’s a powerful way to get your first deal.But as inbound opportunities increase, I’m learning that the real advantage comes from pattern recognition—seeing what others overlook and structuring accordingly.There’s a difference between chasing transactions and understanding real estate.The former pays occasionally.The latter compounds.If you’re in this space and only looking at what’s built, you may be missing what actually holds the value.Sometimes the “ugly” deal is simply misunderstood.

They’re coming back.That recognition pairs with another important factor: Kentucky is now #1 in the country for film tax credits, and credit where it’s due—Governor Andy Beshear has done a genuinely strong job positioning Kentucky this way.

What systems do you use to achieve scale?

I've been using this for years to some extent, but this version is and will be multitudes better at helping me achieve my goals.

The more deals you review, the faster you’ll develop pattern recognition.

Highest return should be the goal.Lower LTV to achieve cash flow is paying for the cash flow upfront and greatly reduces the return.  

I'm not mistaken, then that makes residential investor DSCR thresholds much easier to achieve, no? 

I am now fully compliant and trying to determine the most efficient way to resolve this pre-trial.I’ve spoken with a few attorneys and received quotes ranging from $3k to $6k, and I’m trying to evaluate:- Whether retaining counsel specifically for the pre-trial conference is worth it at this stage, and- Whether anyone has recommendations for attorneys experienced with municipal / STR / code enforcement cases in Williams, Flagstaff, or northern Arizona.If you’ve been through something similar, I’d appreciate hearing:- How your case resolved once compliance was achieved- Whether having an attorney at pre-trial made a meaningful difference- Any lawyer recommendations (or lessons learned)Thanks in advance — appreciate the collective wisdom here.