To deter the break-ins you need to have window coverings on all the windows, a light on and not advertise that the unit is vacant.

Wishing you luck as you learn and grow in this industry!

Success:  Signing a deal with First WatchFailure: Bought a retail condo, not realizing the low ceilings were such a deal breaker for a lot of tenants.Pain: A lot of turnover this year, especially in light industrialAha moment:  Mortgage note investing needs to be a larger part of my portfolio2025 Goals: Less Investing and more pickleball!

Or the house construction industry in general where they build for $X and sell for $X+margin?

Instead, create a landing page tailored to your audience with a clear, irresistible offer, such as:"Get a Free Price Comparison Report for Bulk Orders in [Industry/Location].""

We neeed licensing for wholesalers as well as the banking and mortgage industry to start calling more notes due.

The industrial buy and hold buyers have virtually dried up in San Diego.  

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.

Though I would caution you on hard money lending until you understand the industry a bit better, that can be very rewarding but you have to be able to do your due diligence on deals because you're turning over your hard-earned money to an individuals project, often a flip. 

What type of lights do you have that are $250 more than usual (was this over the course of a month)...