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Add in affordable space and a skilled workforce, and you’ve got a recipe for success.4️⃣ Learning from My ClientsI’m watching my clients crush it with their industrial investments, and it’s inspiring me to grow my own portfolio.

Watch for Market DisruptionsIf Blackstone’s decision is tied to economic trends, real estate investors should prepare for potential shifts in:✔ Cap rates and valuations – More institutional demand could drive prices higher.✔ Commercial real estate trends – Certain sectors, like office space, may continue to struggle while industrial and multifamily thrive.How to Stay AheadFor BiggerPockets investors, the key takeaway is to stay informed and proactive.

Over the past two months, and really two years, I have been watching and waiting to see when rising inventory and higher rates will finally affect the Valdosta real estate market.

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Good luck to you, I will watch the thread for other posts with personal experiences.Chad 

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People can watch/listen to podcasts, but the only way to get into RE is making that leap.Just shot you a message!

We lived in two of the last five years up until July 2026.I haven't been like I should watching the market like I should.

You will have to verify those yourselves to ensure you end up with correct operating expenses.Quote from @Andrew Newcomb: Just following up on this in case anyone is still following:I learned about "cap rate" and "cash on cash" metrics in the BP learning articles and watched a couple vids on the BP rental calculator showing how it calcs those metrics for a prop (you have to add the details like loan info, expenses, etc). very cool tool.