I’m looking for a sanity check from people who’ve seen similar patterns.

They all provide data, but none of them fully replace judgment.What’s worked best for me is treating reports as inputs, then slowing down to interpret patterns, verify the big items myself, and decide what actually needs follow-up.

They fall apart in underwriting.Here’s the pattern I see all the time.

Any patterns you’ve noticed between contractors who work well with investors vs. those who don’t?

100% agree — list quality beats volume.From working with different datasets and campaigns, one pattern that keeps showing up is that segmentation by actual seller pain points (not just surface filters) drastically improves connect rates and conversation quality.We’ve also seen that dialing efficiency improves when data is refreshed and cleaned more frequently, even if overall list size is smaller.Curious if you’re seeing similar lift when lists are stacked by motivation vs. single-criteria pulls?

Tenants don’t just respond to policies — they respond to patterns.

Crime patterns, school zones, and tenant demand play a big role.Tenant quality and turnover trends — Certain areas and price points see higher turnover, which can quickly impact cash flow.Older housing stock and maintenance expectations — Many properties require updates or ongoing repairs that out-of-state investors often underestimate.Eviction execution and local process — Mississippi law is generally landlord-friendly, but local knowledge is key to handling issues efficiently.Curious to hear from other Jackson investors.

Start analyzing 5-10 properties per week even if you're not buying yet - you'll spot patterns in cap rates, rent ratios, and what actually sells vs what sits.

I want to be there in the morning to observe work patterns and daily routines, spend time in a local café or coffee shop to see who actually lives and lingers there, and be present after work to understand how the area transitions in the evening.

It clicks together, so no glue down, and the pattern we used resembles marble with a gray veining.