I’m no polished writer, and my grammar might not be perfect, but I hope to find some fun and value in posting here regularly.

I've learned that the unexpected always happens, whether it's delays or unforeseen expenses, so having a system in place to monitor finances regularly helps make adjustments before they become bigger issues.

I worked in sales before going full time in my rental property business- making 5k plus $120/mo could have been done in a regular job with less work than doing a BRRR SFR.Your family and your well being are too important to put on the back burner!

Start analyzing deals regularly.

When we show up to more events or talk to him on phone calls and webinars(regularly, like every week), he KNOWS who we are and can communicate with us in a manner I have NEVER experienced before.

For example, when most of my development clients started building their portfolios, they picked up properties in areas where at least 1 of 3 things was almost always present: 1) They currently or have previously lived in the area, 2) they have family or friends that attend religious services in the area, or 3) they regularly visit family or friends that live in the area.

Currently I have a regular primary homeowner insurance policy on the house as it was our primary home for the past year.

She will never be happy with the heat, she can barely afford the place, and she's regularly late with rent.

A little late to the gratitude fest, but like @Kerry Baird above, I am genuinely grateful for the old timers here and the new voices as the collective wisdom of this group is something I tap into regularly.

., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?