Is your goal to use being an agent for your own personal investments or actively try and grow your agent business to eventually leave your W2?

Do number, size, or area of investments owned play the biggest role in that decision? 

Unfortunately, I have to answer unknown phone numbers due to my job role.  

The amount it is producing does play a big role in whether this is a wise move for you at this point, but before you make that decision, have you considered leveraging your business instead of selling it?

If there were any type of remote assistant role in helping someone with their business, while also learning we would love to hear more.

We are actively managing two fund offerings, one focusing on real property (REO and off market properties), the other focusing on Pre-REO (vacant first mortgages).

That's fewer individuals than active players on NFL rosters.

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. 

.🔹 Know Your Role – Your job is to build and grow your portfolio, not handle every maintenance request.Final Thought: What’s One Thing You Can Let Go of Today?

Have a strong partnership agreement that clearly defines roles and responsibilities, profit sharing, exist strategy, etc.