Hey everyone, my name is Solomon. I’m fairly new to BiggerPockets, but I’ve been soaking up as much as I can about flipping, renting, and building. Now it feels like the right time to roll up my sleeves and start taki...

Most of us underestimate property taxes (I did too). We take the seller’s current tax bill, drop it into the spreadsheet, and call it analysis. Then the city reassesses, taxes jump, and the cash-flowing deal turns int...

If you’re acquiring $10M+ CRE properties this year, watch these states and sectorsLooking back at 2025 will tell us what to look for in 2026.

Below are the zip codes delivering the strongest rent-to-price performance this past month (Jan 2026):Charlotte (Mecklenburg County):
*28216 – 14.4*28262 – 14** Strong STR/MTR/CO LIVING potential. Lower number of ...

but i have watched hundreds of videos on this topic and i feel like we will not learn until we actually start!

Hiring is slow, not frozen.This environment typically supports gradual rate adjustments rather than aggressive moves.What This Means for Mortgage RatesInflation is cooling.Labor data is softening beneath the surface.The Fed remains cautious.Housing affordability is improving.That’s not a crash setup.It’s a stabilization setup.And stabilization is often what allows spring markets to gain traction.What to Watch This WeekFed meeting minutes (Wednesday)Q4 GDP (Friday)December PCE inflation (Friday)Builder confidence + new home sales + pending salesMarkets will be watching closely for confirmation that inflation continues easing.Technical SnapshotMortgage Bonds are testing resistance near 100.38.

What should I watch out for?

Even if you never hire the firm, Fortra’s webinars are outstanding, free, and should be required watching for all private lenders and their staff.They’ve had some drama with the loss of their leader but no issues observable from my end.

We’re fully insured (General Liability, Workers’ Comp, and Auto) and work with restaurants, property managers, and multi-location operators across SoCal.I joined BiggerPockets to learn more about real estate investing, connect with other local owners/investors, and build relationships with people who value reliable vendors and solid operations.Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, playing billiards, and watching TV shows.Looking forward to connecting — if you’re in SoCal, feel free to say hello!

After reading and watching BP I'm excited to finally be joining the community.