That’s because the Federal Reserve doesn’t need to aggressively fight inflation, but still has room to support the economy if hiring slows further.This balance is exactly what the Fed is watching heading into 2026.Family Hack of the WeekStart the new year on a sweet note with these quick and easy Cinnamon Rolls from Allrecipes (yields 9).Preheat oven to 400°F and brush an 8-inch baking dish with melted butter.

But at the same time, I end up interacting with the business side quite a bit, especially when it comes to deal flow, systems, and communication between different roles.I’m also brushing against the passive side indirectly — mostly through investors who operate in both lanes and want cleaner systems around how opportunities are brought to them.So I’m definitely strongest in active, but with overlap into the first two categories because of how intertwined everything becomes when you’re working deals consistently.Great breakdown — curious to see where everyone else falls on this spectrum.

Leave as much trees and brush as possible.  

These are way harder to brush off.What you actually have on them:They screwed up the lease with stuff you explicitly said no to.

Quote from @Jake Yuskaitis: i would broker loans first before you start lending your own funds. get to know the processes inside and out and brush up on basic accounting and corporate finance.  

Such a letdown, and there is no way to brush it under the rug.

Hardware + Fixtures Matching ThroughoutBuyers won’t say it out loud, but mismatched finishes make a home feel “DIY.”I pick one palette, matte black or brushed nickel, and match:Door handlesHingesFaucetsCabinet pullsBathroom accessoriesShower trim$400–$700 in hardware makes the whole house feel intentional.3.

No argument there.I do want to push back on a few things though, because I think you're painting all arbitragers with a broad brush based on the inexperienced ones you've met:Professional arbitragers (should and do) carry the same insurance, use the same PMS software (Hospitable, Guesty, etc.), and run the same operational systems as STR managers.

If that’s even on your radar this early, you really have no business leveraging someone else’s credit.You might want to brush up on your reading comprehension.

I regularly touch up with a brush every 3 months, especially on high-traffic areas like the stairs and baseboards.