After a few candid conversations, they realized they could negotiate slightly higher rents by offering small improvments..things like better loading dock access or upgrading the security features..turning a so-so cash flow into something much healthier.When you break down your family friend’s situation, it might help to consider these angles:Selling and redeploying capitla could open up opportunities in markets where cash flow is a bit juicier.

Many people don’t realize how high property taxes are in Texas.

Even if they were to achieve this goal, they get demotivated with burnout and the eventual realization they aren’t working towards their goals, but away from them.Solution: First define your life goal.

Personal Reflection:• We’re excited to start this journey but realize we have a lot to learn.

I just think it is important for consumers to realize that they cannot use Handymen for everything (of course depending on their state as you say).And yes, better to jump in and get going.

We stopped using it because we realized we had missed out on opportunities where neighborhoods were on the verge of gentrification or there was an opportunity to invest in a project with potentially great returns and no change in the demographics.

If these groups are significant, it suggests there’s pent-up demand that could enter the market when one of two things happen:Rates Drop - Rates fall to levels that allow more buyers to qualify for the homes they want.Buyer Expectations Shift - Buyers realize that 5% rates aren’t coming back soon and decide to move forward.Based on the increase in activity I saw in Sept and Oct in my business, when rates hit low 6s, I'd say my market has plenty of pent-up demand. 

The sooner you realize this the better off you will be.

The unlawful detainees have gotten desperate since they know they have no right to be on my mom's property, and are realizing that they will eventually lose the legal battle.

The more i listen to the podcast and the more i read the forums, i realize how much i did not and do not know about buy and hold investing.