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. 

I love this question.

I've always been interested in real estate and I am finally in the spot where I can think about investing.I have yet to narrow down my niche, would love to STR a SFH, but definitely open to longer term rentals, depending on the area.

Would love some local knowledge. 

I'd love to meet up as well.

While I do not live in ID, I'd love to connect you with one of the best agents out there.

For me, I could handle the increase in cost and still pay much less than If I got a 4/2 SF.

I built an AI Agent that does this, searches google, contacts the vendors, gets availability, gets quotes, handle all back and forth communication, then gets back to me with suggestions, price, reviews and summary of the conversation.So yeah, I am super pumped by AI's application in the field 

Now, for my fellow investors that have agents working for them on acquiring properties for y'all, what are some key tips or things that you would love to see us agents improve more upon or see us do better at when working with you guys?

Hi @Ryan Kinoshita,I personally recommend Chase business for a few reasons: Really easy to work with, really good sign on incentives for both their accounts and business credit cards, and there are branches all of over the country making it easy to handle your business from anywhere.