Sometimes a slow and steady plan is better than being ready to jump on a deal.

Phase #1 - Recovery  - characterized by high vacancy rates and no new construction- rent, during this phase, is flat or declining- owners offer rent concessions to avoid their property occupancy rate from  decliningPhase #2 - Expansions- characterized by declining vacancy and the start of new construction- occupancy improves, concessions are not being offered, and rental rates being to growPhase #3 - Hyper Supply - characterized by new construction and vacancy rates beginning to rise - rental rates begin to grow at a slow rate- rent concession are being offerred due to the new construction in the area [in the hope of retaining current renters]Phase #4 - Recession - characterized by the completion of construction and a decline in occupancy rates - concessions are abundant to avoid high move-out rates Here are some foundational truths about optimizing your investments:#1 sow seeds of success in the down times - "The season of failure is the best time for sowing seeds of success."

However going into what is normally the slow season, I am concerned about occupancy. 

Happy Thanksgiving to the BiggerPockets community!I am looking for feedback on what to do next with my real-estate portfolio.Current situation: - We have 5 rentals properties spread across Tulsa & Florida (9 doors...

Scaling was slow, and we reinvested almost all of our profits into new deals to keep building.At this point, I feel like we’ve found our niche, but I keep asking myself, What’s next?

Scaling was slow, and we reinvested almost all of our profits into new deals to keep building.At this point, I feel like we’ve found our niche, but I keep asking myself, What’s next?

A lot of these numbers of what I have pulled from the real estate listing, and inquiring on property management/landlord insurance rates.I am not looking to make a fortune overnight and realize this would be a slow return on investment/passive income.

Usually that just slows them down to train you and watch over you.Find out what someone likes, call it a gift, show you'll do anything to learn.

I keep getting the run around and saying oh it's just the slow months and things will be picking up soon. 

what i always look at is 1st, bookings are slow everywhere. 2nd, what would drive visitors to the area?