I played that game and I don't want to make money just to make money anymore.

Mentioning unique perks like 'Game Room,' 'Lake View,' or 'Pet-Friendly' can really draw people in.

Based on your advice to newer investors, should I play the long term game by paying off my house early (2030)?

Compare that to Phoenix where I had been to a game just one month earlier.

Plot 1: 2024 market value of $6,900. 45x120Plot 2: 2024 market value of $3,800. 100x94I'm still pretty new to the game, so I have no experience with land deals, ground up construction, zoning, things of that nature, and am wondering what the best play is.Sell one to help with acquisition costs and build an ADU on the other?

If your new servicer wants to play games, file a complaint with the CFPB and dispute with the credit bureaus.

Your story proves that being in the game creates opportunities you can’t plan for.

@Jake Baker Love the approach of measuring the total offers that you send, if you know your strategy most of the time it is a numbers game no matter the condition of the market. 

It’s s about knowing how to position yourself in markets where demand remains resilient, even when global STR margins are tightening.So yes, I completely agree that the game has changed, but for those willing to tackle the hard stuff in overlooked international markets with large American populations, the opportunity to combine cash flow with long-term appreciation is very much alive.

It's all a part of the game.