20% of the time the expected gain is $20k45% of the time the expected gain is $035% of the time the expected gain is -$10kExpected value (gain) = (.2 x 20k) + (.45 x 0) +(.35 x (-10)) = $500So, the book is correct.Some like to dismiss AI, I disagree, if used correctly it can be a great help.Try asking Chatgpt the same question again but with the word ‘gain’ instead of ‘value’ and see what you get.

@Louisa DavisGenerally, I find meetups are powerful for relative new comers to real estate.  

Things such as drilling a well, installing a septic system, running power to the lot, etc can add up to $100k+.

Here are my top picks: (Disclaimer: I personally struggle at using these platforms as often as I should whether it's for real estate or for my auto reconditioning business)Facebook: Great for joining investor groups, keeping connections up to date.LinkedIn: Ideal for networking with other professionals and establishing yourself as an industry expert.Instagram: Perfect for showcasing properties through high-quality photos, videos, and virtual tours.YouTube: Powerful for posting property tours and educational content to attract a wide audience.Twitter: Excellent for sharing real-time updates and engaging in industry discussions.Which social media platforms have you found most helpful for your real estate business? 

If they were to reverse, the USD could tank and you could end up with a nice currency gain, on top of your real estate income and appreciation.So, getting back to the timing, the USD has rarely given you that much buying power to buy overseas.

Hey @Angelo Aguirre,I feel the most powerful tool in your belt right now is the power of using an Assumable loan to purchase your next house. 

Don't use AI to write your rental listing descriptions... unless you want to miss the mark. 

Hospitable is a lot of people's favorite and is very strong on guest messages with their AI platform. 

Now I have a few thousand dollars saved up with no debt and access to about 5K in borrowing power.

Our job is not physically demanding at all, so we should be able to continue to work for a long time (unless AI takes our jobs away!!).