Absolutely LOVE this annual self-reflection post @Fed Finjap! 

Wonderful reflection my friend! 

As the year wraps up, many investors start reflecting on what really affected their deal flow—market conditions, timelines, or financing.Looking back:What helped your deals move faster?

A New Year, A New Look at Your Property Management NeedsAs the calendar turns and Riverside County steps into a fresh year, many property owners begin reflecting on the past twelve months — the wins, the challenges, and the unexpected moments that demanded extra time and attention.

As the year wraps up, I’m reviewing what slowed deals the most in 2025—financing timelines, underwriting surprises, or deal structure issues.
Curious what others experienced this year and what you’re planning to adju...

This project reflects a disciplined renovation approach focused on improving functionality, appeal, and overall market positioning.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Does the survey reflect the new addition? 

Also, financing might be tougher or more expensive because some lenders hesitate to fund properties tied up in litigation.If you’re still considering the unit, I’d recommend trying to negotiate a meaningful discount to reflect these risks, and be prepared to hold the property longer since resale could be more difficult until the case is resolved.

As the year wraps up, what was the biggest bottleneck—financing, contractors, inspections, or something else?

I self-manage a small portfolio and the hardest part of preventative maintenance hasn’t been remembering what to do — it’s coordinating people.Specifically:Vendors operate on schedules, tenants operate on availabilityRoutine servicing (filters, HVAC, inspections) easily slips when no one “owns” the coordinationVendor info, service dates, and unit details end up scatteredCalendars exist, but they don’t reflect what’s actually happening at the unit levelI ended up building a tool for myself that centralizes:Properties and unitsVendors and the services they provideEquipment tied to each unitA shared maintenance calendar that reflects routine servicing, not just repairsIt’s essentially finished, and before rolling it out further I’m looking for a few landlords who already care about preventative maintenance to pressure-test the workflow:Does this actually reduce back-and-forth?