Here are the biggest mistaken assumption unsophisticated investors make when contemplating an investment in a deal1- that the Sponsor is an expert in the field of investment2- that investments, economic markets, financial markets are predictable with any accuracy3- that PROJECTED returns are PROMISED / GUARANTEED returns4- that because they NEED their investment to be liquid the sponsor will provide said liquidity5- that the “deal” is more important than the sponsor. 

I think it's about the best time there is to outside of the past to invest and acquire properties.I just recently found an article by Julie Taylor from realtor.com that was posted December 10th that has some predictions on housing markets where "Home Sales Are Set to Soar" with Colorado Springs listed as number 1 with expected YoY sales increase of 27.1% and Denver expected to increase 13.6% YoY quoting Christine Dupont-Patz who is a real estate agent in the Denver area. 

Lending and insurance are based on predictability and without question the frequency and size of losses will continue to eclipse prior records.

.- Mobile Home Parks / Multifamily Units: Higher cash-on-cash returns compared to single-family homes.You could also leverage financing to stretch your capital further, securing 2-3 properties with only 20-30% down payments per deal.Pros of This Approach💶 Predictable, steady cash flow✅ Lower risk compared to development projects👌🏾 Scalable with financing optionsChallenges🫰 U.S. real estate market is competitive and expensive⏳ Managing properties can be time-consuming🏘️ Requires multiple properties to generate full-time incomePath 2: Start a U.S.

This seasonal slowdown is typically predictable and manageable.But at the end of 2024, we saw that increase jump to over 10 days, pushing average DOM from 25-30 to over 40.

I did not use my own money, it was borrowed and it will be paid back in 1.5 months vs the 5.5 months predicted by Tardus (because, again, I am conservative in all my calculations, including my current cash flow). 

Areas with good rental demand or up-and-coming properties could give you more predictable returns.Do you already have a type of property in mind—like single-family homes, or are you considering duplexes, condos, or other types of flips?

Let me explain.The goal of real estate investing is to allocate your capital in a low-risk investment that grows your net worth predictably over long periods of time - think at least decades if not longer! 

Columbus - less monthly cash flow - higher predicted long term appreciationDayton - More monthly cash flow - standard expected appreciation

The human race has historically been poor at predicting future, so it's wise to prepare for multiple scenarios.Mortgage rates in 2025 may decrease slightly if inflation stabilizes and the Federal Reserve eases rates, though they are unlikely to return to pre-pandemic lows.