I'm a huge fan of habit tracking and I have found it's those boring, repetitive tasks done consistently is what are the game changers. 

@Rene Hosman The only time I've seen them is larger buildings that have financing and the success of the project is contingent on a certain occupancy number, but then again what project isn't :) That being said, I'd always write concessions to start on the second month of full rent.

This is perfectly fine if you are going to be living there a long time, but I see people who use a home as a stepping stool home to a larger home in future and make it very customized to their liking but then when try and sell it, it does not appeal to the masses.

If mass deportations were to actually happen, it could slightly ease demand, mainly in larger cities, but probably not enough to change rent rates.

It's stopping me from scaling to a much larger portfolio leveraged versus a smaller paid off portfolio.  

I'm sure it's a little more efficient in larger cities, but my market requires up to 60 days to get approval.Lower your expectations with Section 8 tenants.

We are considering building a small multifamily a couple duplexs, a tri or quad in a small suburb of a larger city (ie Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, Ashville). 

I only charge markup on maintenance if it's a larger project that requires more coordination, supervision of the work, and inspection after completion.

I am a little weary since I haven't done that before- not sure it would be enough to get me into buying portfolios or larger complexes though.. 

However, proving material participation with a full-time job can be challenging, especially if tasks are outsourced, as the IRS scrutinizes such claims.