Low construction activity—paired with a national housing shortage estimated at 3.5 million units—continues to support investor conviction, especially in growing metro areas.Retail also performed well, with vacancy near historic lows and constrained supply due to record-low development.

However it's still not easy and we're entering a historically slow leasing season right now as well. 

Health and family always rise to the top, but this year added something deeper for me.I’m grateful for the relationships that shaped our work.

I’m here to learn from experienced investors, contribute where I can, and build real relationships with people doing meaningful work across fix-and-flip, DSCR, small multifamily, and commercial projects.

I remember it being a really fun place with a classy historic downtown.

Look for investors who actively participate in local meetups, networking events, and online communities, and develop relationships over time rather than chasing one-off deals.

Generally speaking, it is better to invest locally- you'll have relationships with vendors and contractors, you can meet with them and touch and see the quality of their work, etc. 

No judgment no pitching just real industry conversation and Comment.Because the truth is:The best lenders don’t just fund dealsThey protect relationships and help brokers WIN.And while you’re here tag a broker or lender who always comes through when things get messy.Let’s show them some respect 💼 The lender should also act as the guide as if you are going on a safari, they navigate through the forest and make sure there is communication and documentation is getting completed by the borrower and their underwriting team is providing updates on where things are at.

That will be the most affordable capital with the ability to build meaningful long-term relationships.

Rates are higher than they were, but historically (ie not the last 10 years) they are pretty normal.