As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, the real estate market continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for investors, brokers, and lenders alike.

There's no precise figure because no one will understand your STR or market as well as you do- or, as well as you will (with time).

In order to pitch for funding, we feel like we need to get a few basic ducks in a row.

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, NAR released its 2025 list of top performers in 10 metro markets.

Depending on the condition you'll command a better price on the MLS vs. off market.

Market rent?

With rates high, I don't see much changing in the market as buyers struggle to afford a mortgage. 

I've been wanting to expand out of my market in Iowa, and see that the Winter Haven, Lakeland, Haines City areas are similar to purchase points as my market.

I was running an sms campaign through an overseas assistant, but I've been researching AI sms marketing platforms that actually handle conversations from beginning to end, qualifying and disqualifying leads. 

Whoever gives me the most business and has an excellent close record will first be presented with off-market opportunities.