Strong jobs reports had a larger effect on the 10 year treasury, followed by strong retail sales numbers, followed by EU inflation numbers, then followed by election results but honestly election results only affected rates for a couple of days.Lots of pressure on treasuries from the level of debt the US is carrying, but remember the Fed is also still doing quantitative tightening (while cutting rates) which is additional upward pressure on rates.

Many people start out active because they want exposure to real estate and don't know that you can start out passive - you can effectively hire the asset manager and supply capital to the investment.You can have great success as an active or a passive investor - but it is important to understand the difference and to select whichever option matches your skills and resources the best.Good luck!

With inventory tightening and competition increasing, what strategies have been most effective for sourcing truly undervalued properties?

This rule is part of the Securities Act of 1933, which was established to provide more freedom for businesses to raise capital while still protecting investors.Here are the key aspects of Regulation D, Rule 506(c):Rule 506(c) Filing:Allows issuers to broadly solicit and generally advertise an offering, provided that all purchasers in the offering are accredited investors.Requires issuers to take reasonable steps to verify that the purchasers of the securities are accredited investors.Issuers must still file a "Form D" with the SEC after they first sell their securities.The rule effectively lifts the prohibition on general solicitation and advertising for certain investment offerings, allowing companies to reach a broader audience when seeking investment.Accredited Investor Definition:To become "accredited," an investor must meet certain defined criteria regarding income, net worth, professional experience, or size of the entity (if the investor is an entity rather than an individual).

(M2M Lease)A couple days later Tenent texts me and says they have left the property effectively today (bf doesn’t help out with bills, drama, etc). and wants off lease. 

Do you recommend using a general contractor, or would it be more cost-effective to handle it myself with subcontractors?

I see far too many having effectively no co-invest once you net out the acquisition fee.

It also positions you to work more effectively with lenders and partners who want to see a professional financial setup.How are others here organizing their finances?

Hi Michael,Finding the right CPA is crucial for managing your investments effectively.

Account for property management costs if you’re not managing it yourself and compare financing options.Tools like Rentometer (rental rates), BiggerPockets Calculator (cash flow analysis), CoStar/LoopNet (market data), and PropStream (property details) can help you evaluate deals effectively.