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Will rent for $1800/m.

I live in the Washington DC area, and I would love to connect with anyone willing to. 

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. 

The zoning changes will make California a hot real estate market.

If I'm ever in need of a broker in the DE markets, I will reach out. 

Meetup.com is a good resource for those but some of the groups will also post here on Bigger Pockets Marketplace too.

If Don fails to pay, the bank will certainly go after me, it will at least ruin my credit and will likely take me to court.

And even a good PM will not watch your money like you do.

I think a lot of the midwest cities will capitalize on that in the coming years with the housing affordability issues the country as a whole has been having.