@Christopher ReynoldsIt's exciting to see your enthusiasm for real estate and your vision for financial independence.

Prioritize your financial stability.

Dict from short-term rentals, co-living emphasizes longer-term residency and communal engagement.Met Growth and Financial MetricsMarket Expansion: In 2024the global co-living market was valued at approximately $7.82 billion, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% from 2025 to 2030.

You have 10 new construction projects complete, but no money for the next three, which indicates you aren't financially responsible or your projects aren't producing enough of a profit to propel you forward.

I look forward to learning everything there is to gaining financial freedom and becoming an investor. 

What are the financial metrics i should be asking for?

Looking to get into some smaller apartment buildings in the near future.As far as the difficulties of investing in Japan, I of course agree with everything said, but in my case I'm at near-native fluency and own and manage my own business separate from anything real estate related so even without permanent residency I've never had trouble getting a loan (except of course I can't get some govt backed ones like a primary residence mortgage) for business or investing.I'll try to get in touch with everyone local to よろしくお願いします。

We have a solid system in Quickbooks and want to stay with that for financials.

🎉 It’s amazing to see how one smart investment can completely shift your financial future.

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.