Transitioning from Individual Deals to a Scalable ModelScaling up your distressed property portfolio means more than just increasing the number of deals; it’s about creating effective, repeatable systems that minimize risks while maximizing returns.

Here are some trends that could play out, or further develop in 2025.Leasing & Tenant Experience AI-Powered Leasing: Chatbots and AI tools will streamline leasing processes, from answering tenant inquiries to scheduling tours.Virtual Tours & Digital Leasing: These will become even more standard, making it easier for tenants to rent remotely.TechnologySmart Property Management: IoT devices (smart locks, thermostats, etc.) will become more common, improving efficiency and tenant satisfaction.Property Management Software: Platforms will integrate more AI for predictive maintenance, rent collection, and financial reporting.SustainabilityGreen building practices and energy-efficient upgrades will be a major focus, driven by tenant demand and potential incentives.AI & AutomationAI will play a bigger role in tenant screening, rent pricing optimization, and even predicting market trends.Automation will handle repetitive tasks like maintenance requests and lease renewals, freeing up PMs for higher-level activities.I'm sure there are plenty more shifting trends that I haven't mentioned and that are sure to evolve over the next year. 

Here’s how they approached it:1.Scraping Listings: They used web scraping tools like Beautiful Soup and GPT APIs to scan Airbnb for properties in their target areas.2.Image Analysis: They trained an AI model to analyse listing photos, identifying homes with solid potential (good structure, layout, location) that were undervalued due to low-quality photos.

.📊 The 24-Hour Results:✅ 695 New Contacts✅ 100% Email Open Rate✅ 15 House Tour Requests✅ 2 Applications Submitted🔥 The Strategy: Livingsmith Partnership Database ApproachOn Friday, January 24, 2025, we launched a simple but highly effective outreach approach to attract potential tenants and partners.

As I am evaluating deals I am trying to get a sense for how the current rents compare to market rent, but have not found a good tool or website to accomplish this. 

Plus, it integrates seamlessly with accounting tools like QuickBooks, making bookkeeping much more straightforward.Whichever account you choose, look for one with no monthly fees, online banking, and features like automatic bill pay.

Or we gradually perform high-quality updates for a live-in flip, then roll the equity into a new home.Regarding rental income, we aim to boost income, lower our effective tax rate by generating more low tax-drag income with rental income (since there’s not much we can do to lower out W2 tax bills) and have retirement cash flow.To compare the financial impact over 10-20 years, we want to analyze renting versus flipping.

The most successful investors systemize and delegate.How to Let Go (Without Losing Control)🔹 Automate – Use rent collection software, project management tools, and automated messaging for tenants.🔹 Delegate – If you’re spending hours on tasks that someone else can do for $20 an hour, it’s time to outsource.

Can you provide guidance on how to get started and some effective strategies?

I am sure working for the Home Vestors Franchise gave you a lot of tools/skills on getting undervalued properties.