Fixed or capped floating exposure, staggered maturities, and enough liquidity to sleep well.What to avoid• Chasing a high cap rate in weak submarkets.

.🏡 Home Prices: Slower Growth, Still ClimbingHome values barely moved in August — down slightly before seasonal adjustments, up 0.2% after — but they’re still 1.5% higher than last year.That’s not weakness; that’s balance.

Arizona has good appreciation potential but is getting a bit tighter on cash flow, while Wisconsin still offers affordability if you stay local and know the neighborhoods well.When you’re comparing markets, I’d focus on these key metrics:Rent-to-price ratio (aim for 0.8–1% or higher)Job and population growth trendsLandlord regulations and property taxesDiversity of industries (to avoid dependence on one employer/sector)Also, look into markets where you’d actually want to live or visit frequently, especially for your first few deals, it makes managing and learning much easier.

Different landlords have different strengths, weaknesses, schedules, and pain points. 

What I mean by that is the potential x-factors, they bring potential for BIG swings.

.- Experiment with STR & MTR for even more potential cashflow!

A thin veneer of “lower payments” that doesn’t address the core problem: sky-high purchase prices and weak equity build-up. 

It’s basically “let’s name everyone and see what sticks.”Right now, the best thing you can do is exactly what you’re already doing:• let your attorney handle communication• wait for your homeowners/umbrella carrier to respond (they may cover defense even if the claim is weak)• don’t admit fault in writingKatie, I really hope this helps you a bit, I sent you a DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist. 

Action: confirm it’s income‑producing, not your residence; verify real property status in your state and with your lender/insurer; have a cost‑seg pro model the deduction vs. your passive loss limits; and pressure‑test cash flow so the tax play isn’t carrying a weak asset.

Quote from @Ganiyu Sodiq: Hi everyone 👋I’ve noticed something interesting while helping Airbnb and short-term rental hosts improve their listings.Many hosts are getting views — but not enough bookings.From experience, here are a few reasons why that happens (and how to fix it):1️⃣ Weak first impression – Guests decide in 3 seconds whether to click “Book.”