HOWEVER, very important to understand is that these 3 month seasoning products are VERY expensive.

One of the project neighbors slowed the project by 6 months by appealing the staff decision through design review, planning and zoning and city council.

I never used the other products you're speaking of, its just sad how these so called gurus take advantage of people.

Connect with a few players who know your submarkets like the back of their hand, and suddenly you’re not the lone wolf trying to move product.

Two thoughts, I'm sure you heard of the first:1) Comparison is the thief of joy2) Fast solutions have slow problemsYou go as fast as slow as you can.

That MIGHT be the best program for you, but even if it is not that is what you will be sold as it their only product.

Phase #1 - Recovery  - characterized by high vacancy rates and no new construction- rent, during this phase, is flat or declining- owners offer rent concessions to avoid their property occupancy rate from  decliningPhase #2 - Expansions- characterized by declining vacancy and the start of new construction- occupancy improves, concessions are not being offered, and rental rates being to growPhase #3 - Hyper Supply - characterized by new construction and vacancy rates beginning to rise - rental rates begin to grow at a slow rate- rent concession are being offerred due to the new construction in the area [in the hope of retaining current renters]Phase #4 - Recession - characterized by the completion of construction and a decline in occupancy rates - concessions are abundant to avoid high move-out rates Here are some foundational truths about optimizing your investments:#1 sow seeds of success in the down times - "The season of failure is the best time for sowing seeds of success."

Sometimes a slow and steady plan is better than being ready to jump on a deal.

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However going into what is normally the slow season, I am concerned about occupancy.