There are 2 group calls per month with Jerome leading the call; it is scheduled at 2 pm PST (not ideal for most people regardless of time zone), Jerome was always late, there is no agenda or plan for the call, his phone reception was interrupted constantly to the point that his line would drop, and each call has ended abruptly with Jerome saying he had another commitment he had to get to.

Jay thanks for the tip, it helped in searching and learning about "lead generators" in the fine print in lending and what means.

What happens if I get an MTR lead from Zillow or MiniStays? 

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

Purchase price: $560,000 Cash invested: $60,000 I thank the dog next door for leading to this purchase.

Any leads?

Why else would so meany people be trying to help you for free?

However, longer-term bonds (1-5+ years) are subject to interest rate volatility:If rates rise, bond values drop, potentially leading to negative net returns.If rates fall, bonds appreciate, but gains are capped by their fixed coupon rates.While Treasuries provide stability, they offer limited upside and carry hidden risks for medium- to long-term maturities.Why Real Estate Is a Stronger Option in Today’s MarketMultifamily real estate, particularly value-add properties, presents an asymmetric risk-reward profile that Treasuries simply cannot match.

How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business? 

Maybe start with a part-time ops manager or a reliable lead cleaner to free up your time while keeping quality high.