The Fed is trying to balance two opposing forces:Inflation that’s still above targetA labor market showing signs of coolingMarkets currently expect rates to remain on hold for the next couple of meetings — but that outlook could shift quickly if jobs or inflation data weakens further.Buyer Demand Is Supporting Home PricesHome price data showed quiet strength, especially after seasonal adjustments.Case-Shiller prices rose 0.4% month-over-month (seasonally adjusted)National prices remain 1.4% higher year-over-yearFHFA prices climbed 0.6% month-over-month and 1.9% annuallyWhat’s the bottom line?

Since rules vary by state, checking with your state real estate commission or a local attorney is the safest move. 

That’s certainly what pushed me to look elsewhere.That said, I’ve always found “best markets” discussions a little unsatisfying.Rules of thumb like the 1% rule are great, but they tend to focus on a single dimension.

I’ve seen $2,000–$2,500/mo retainers make sense for ongoing operational support depending on scope, but I’m flexible and mainly looking for the right situation.If you’re active in the Orlando market and open to connecting, I’d love to chat!

If you’re a real estate investor looking for creative ways to minimize your tax burden while making extra income, the Augusta Rule could be the solution you’ve been seeking.

In the meantime...I'm brainstorming a consulting business concept to provide Operational Systems Support to Landlords. 

AirBnB does not collect security deposits, so I setup OwnerRez to collect the security deposit as they recommend in their documentation (https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/security-deposit-h...).

Deals rarely fall apart because of strategy.They fall apart because of missed details and poor follow up.Strong operations support keeps timelines clear, communication aligned, and every moving part tracked until closing.When the backend is handled well, closing becomes smoother and more predictable.What part of your deal process would benefit most from better operations?

Hi everyone — glad to be here.

I work on the backend of real estate transactions, focusing on organization, timelines, and coordination from contract to close. I enjoy learning how different investors structure the...

Hey All,Arvada is proposing updates to its short-term rental rules, and the biggest change is Only ONE STR license per person would be allowed (down from up to three today).This would apply regardless of whether the property is owner-occupied or not, with a phase-down period for existing owners.This could significantly impact small investors who own multiple STRs in Arvada or were planning to scale.For operators with multiple STRs today in Arvada or other states, what’s the cleanest way you’d unwind or reposition properties under a one-license cap??