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. 

To connect with investors you will have to move beyond just digital - you will have to connect as much as possible on the phone and face-to-face.

(cushmanwakefield.com)Demographic InsightsDigital Nomads: The U.S. has witnessed a significant rise in digital nomads, with numbers increasing by 131ince 2019, totaling over 17 million individuals.

They have nice looking direct booking sites, but I'm more curious about their digital marketing training and crm software included with their package. 

Medical pros, job relocators, and digital nomads are looking for comfy pads.Join online groups like Furnished Finder, Nomad List, or local Facebook groups.

I'm a digital nomad who purchased a 4plex in Carson City, NV a couple of years ago as a buy & hold.

In high barrier markets, rents have gotten stronger but not the double digit growth we had seen, which was an anomaly.  

There is one meter, so we tried to look at putting a digital submeter, but every plumber says it won't work in our situation. 

Yes, we can provide a digital issue but we are not allowed to past links here, sorry.

Plus today's rates for conventional loans are in the single digits, which are lower than hard money.