It’s a precision tool now, not a broad strategy.”

I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

Opendoor’s experience actually illustrates both sides of that point: AI can materially improve market understanding, but it still has limits, particularly around precision and rapid market shifts.So I see Opendoor less as the “subject” of the post and more as an example of how powerful these tools can be when used well—and why judgment and context still matter alongside the models.

At that stage, I’m not trying to dial in precision—I’m trying to answer one question: Is this even worth spending more time on?

That is precisely how it's done.

Expect 2026 to reward precision over broad participation.Apartment Supply Finally Hits the BrakesFor the first time since early 2023, quarterly apartment deliveries fell below 100,000 units.

Suburban development (Frisco, Allen, Dallas central cores) offers immense opportunity, but flipping and STRs demand careful navigation of local regulation and competition.STR potential is vast given tourism, entertainment, tech influx, and well-defined submarkets.Flips require precision timing and strong local comps—especially where mega developments create localized demand spikes.McKinney offers high-growth dynamics with strong lifestyle appeal:Perfect for premium Airbnb experiences (surf park, resort, walkable mixed-use).Flips are higher cost but promising in newly densifying districts.New Braunfels is nuanced:Great for flips in scenic or tourism-focused pockets.STR opportunities limited by regulation—best approached through commercial or SUP-approved zones.

Notes aren't dying - evolved to precision niche.

It's more a matter of precision than volume. 

They can create a false sense of precision and can be risky if they’re applied too mechanically.What I’ve found works better is a consistent review process rather than a numeric score — looking at the same core categories every time (income stability, employment consistency, rental history patterns, documentation quality), and then documenting why something is solid, uncertain, or needs follow-up.Two applicants can land at the same ‘score’ but carry very different types of risk, and that nuance is usually what matters.