There's a saying in the industry that 85-92% of the "developers" out there don't really know what they are doing. 

As long as you like your job and/or industry and could do it for the next 15 years, what you are doing would work perfect for your plan.As you gain experience, maybe you can move into more units per purchase or start to BRRRR.

The one thing we all have in common is that we LOVE what we’re doing and love the real estate industry.  

Because if not, now you are reliant on contractors and such, and there is a significant learning curve in this industry just around how to manage them and not get exploited or ripped off.  

We have a few clients using AI for other industries such as mortgage, insurance and home services as well. 

There must be industrial flow meters but I expect they are expensive.

Usually found within a niche - like industrial property reuse outside of Pittsburgh, or shopping center conversion to self storage.  

As someone passionate about finance and eager to explore opportunities in the lending industry, I'm looking for insights from those with experience in this field.

I am looking for some people to connect with in that area that may have more experience as we are out of state investors and have heard that Mississippi has great opportunities for cash flow and for people starting out in this industry. 

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