@Alecia Loveless you mention shifts, are you in healthcare? 

This shifts the conversation from opinion to facts, which is harder to dispute.Keep Emotions Out of ItNegotiations can get tense, but staying calm and professional gives you the upper hand.

Managing a property can be incredibly rewarding, but it does come with its fair share of challenges—especially with the recent shifts in Rhode Island legislation.In 2024 alone, 39 bills were introduced, and seven significant ones passed, including extended rental terms, mandatory fee disclosures, and other updates that every landlord should have on their radar.

We typically alter our strategy seasonally, as demand shifts with the seasons.

I think it has been mentioned to move entire centers of Departments "out" of D.C. to midwestern states to get the concentration of power shifted away and more diverse.

And we now see the administration has shifted focus to exactly this.

For me, the only thing that works seamlessly is the AppFolio integration, which updates every 6-12 hours without any issues.

However, this isn’t a sign of a long-term shift—it's a temporary adjustment influenced by a unique set of factors.The good news?

If you’re using leverage, be extra cautious with your underwriting to ensure the deal still works at today’s rates.Economic Uncertainty: Inflation, potential recessions, or shifts in demand could affect rents, vacancy rates, and property values in some markets.Increased Operating Costs: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes, and maintenance costs can cut into profit margins, particularly for buy-and-hold investments.Regulatory Risks: Some areas are increasing restrictions on landlords, particularly short-term rentals.

(I recently saw an article in Forbes talking about the Bay Area’s shifting market) And if you aim to hold properties long term, keep your eyes on towns around the Bay that have had consistent rent growth.Here in my home market of Phoenix, I see investors branching out to places like Austin, Chicago, and even Omaha from what Ive heard because they recognize how trends can shift quickly.