I'm developing an AI-enabled analysis and lead generation tool for REI.  

I think it's a tool you should not count out if it means a tenant leaves in a month vs 6.

The frameworks others have presented of viewing the site as a lead-generation tool where you, as the host, are handling all the payment processing and screening is pretty accurate. 

I was building a new laundromat in the best retail area of our town when our job site got its tools and copper robbed for the second time.

But leverage is a useful tool, just know when to use a hammer and when to use a screwdriver.Totally agree.

You can get the Bigger Pockets paid membership and use their Find a Market Tool to analyze.

So many tools and resources at your fingertips in these forums, podcasts, and tools.Jared

But it’s clear you’re a smart investor who knows the long-term benefits real estate can bring.I keep reminding myself why I stick with real estate: you can make money every month in four different ways:Cash Flow – Passive income to live on.Appreciation – Long-term property value growth.Depreciation – Tax benefits that reduce your taxable income.Tenants Paying Down the Mortgage – Even if you’re paid off now, this is one of the biggest wealth-building tools for leveraged properties.It sounds like your main struggle is the stress of active management—and trust me, you’re not alone.

My current goal is to transform my professional Excel budgeting tools into an AI-powered app to streamline day-to-day property management, particularly for financial operations.

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