The key is to pick a lane—focus on improving as an investor, finding great deals, and letting a solid property manager handle the operations.

One of the best resources I’ve spotted for honest property management feedback-beyond scanning Google-is checking local Facebook investor groups and seeing who people recommend.Anyway, Ethan, since you’ve done a bunch of data crunching: have you or anyone else revisited these numbers more recently, and if so, how have shifting mortgage rates or local employment trends changed your approach?

Are you seeing any other trends in the Commercial sector. 

You are in Blenheim area which is trending up but not as nice as Troost or West.

I can say from having taught classes on these loans that your contractor will be the biggest key to your success.

—will be key to success!!

Is in there, but a great thing you can do now is get your "core 4" figured out - agent/lender/manager/contractor - obviously you can adjust this and do one of the pieces yourself (self-manage for example) or don't need a contractor if you do only turnkey etc but getting this nailed down early is key

Do you want to purchase "turn-key" properties or "fixer uppers"?

Timing is key—catch a hot market or a great 1031 exchange opportunity.

While cash flow may be harder to achieve here, these markets often shine in their ability to withstand market downturns and provide solid appreciation over time.The key in markets like this is understanding your goals.