It will be intense and grueling hours (to be successful) but don't let it deter you. 

Looking at my first property and there is a severely intense odor in the basement (concrete) and some slight orders on the other levels of the house as well (hardwood floors and carpet).

If, after my inspections are done, and the property is not what it appeared to be I will need to adjust my price.Let's say that after the inspection, there is $10,000 worth or work done that was not considered at the time of the contract.

Most important is getting a RE knowledgeable CPA who knows to outsource the calculation-intensive work involved in a quality engineering-based cost segregation study.  

The larger retail centers are more management intensive.

I keep the rmd the lowest possible however to secure a loan on a home I inherited I had to adjust the rmd higher...now I want to move it back where it was because I am very conservative and like to have money for the unforseen future . 

However, the current vacancy is hurting your cash flow, the paused refinance poses challenges, and ongoing capital expenditures can be significant.Short Term Rentals: These can generate higher monthly income and offer flexibility to adjust rental rates based on market demand.

Here's a list of tasks where ChatGPT can be particularly beneficial:Initial Client Interactions: Use ChatGPT as the first point of contact on websites to answer basic client queries and gather preliminary information.Property Information: Automate responses to common questions about property listings, such as square footage, amenities, and nearby attractions.Appointment Scheduling: ChatGPT can help schedule property viewings or meetings based on the broker's availability.Market Updates: ChatGPT can be programmed to provide recent market statistics, price trends, or news to clients on demand.FAQs: Handle frequently asked questions about the property buying/selling process, brokerage fees, or other standard real estate queries.Document Explanation: Brief explanations of common real estate documents, terms, and jargons, ensuring clients have preliminary understanding before detailed discussions.Lead Qualification: By asking potential clients a series of questions, ChatGPT can help in initial lead qualification, filtering out those who aren't serious or ready to move forward.Feedback Collection: After a property tour or meeting, ChatGPT can gather feedback, which helps in improving services or adjusting property prices.Recommendations: Based on client preferences, ChatGPT can suggest properties from the broker's listings.Follow-ups: Automated reminders or check-ins with potential clients to maintain engagement.Education: Offer brief tutorials or explanations about real estate concepts, market trends, or investment advice.Localization: Provide information about neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities to clients interested in specific areas.Transaction Updates: Keep clients informed about the status of their property transaction, from initial offer to closing.Referrals: Encourage satisfied clients to refer friends and family by sending automated referral requests or reminders.Networking: Introduce and maintain relationships with other brokers, agents, or relevant professionals in an automated yet personable manner.Maintenance Reminders: For brokers also involved in property management, ChatGPT can remind tenants of maintenance schedules or gather feedback post-maintenance.Reviews & Testimonials: Automate the process of collecting reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients for promotional use.Mortgage & Financing Info: Provide preliminary information on mortgage rates, lending institutions, or financing options available.Training: New agents in the brokerage can use ChatGPT for training purposes, asking questions about company policies, sales techniques, or market nuances.Market Analysis Reports: While detailed analysis might require specialized tools, ChatGPT can give general market outlooks based on data provided to it.By leveraging ChatGPT in these areas, brokers can increase efficiency, enhance client engagement, and free up time to focus on relationship-building and closing deals.

This shift may signal changing buyer preferences or market adjustments.% Paid in Cash: Cash purchases made up 60.0% of sales, down slightly from 61.4%.

This change highlights shifting preferences or market adjustments.% Paid in Cash: Cash purchases made up 51.8% of sales, down slightly from 53.8%.