Why ask: A mentor who is actively involved in the market is more likely to offer relevant, real-time insights, strategies, and lessons learned.

Paid platforms often offer additional features like market analytics, off-market property leads, and filters for investor-specific criteria, giving them a leg up over free options.Exactly, most platforms have to offset cost somewhere because of how expensive it is to keep the data up to date.

@Andrew Lastivka Are you still interested in the phx str market?

I try to evaluate a unique property 2-3 different ways, then make a highly educated guess based on my knowledge of the market.

Instead it looks like a sales pitch that is targeted to unsophisticated investors who are new to the space.If that's actually the situation here than these deals generally have multiple things I can't stomach and is an immediate red flag for me.2) AAA Storage growth: At one point I was interested in this sponsor because of the claimed full real estate cycle track record with little to no money lost.

I want to be able to find potential markets/listings nationally based on the return. 

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the local market here or want to connect! 

I suspect most who requested cash for keys had previously received cash for keys.What I do instead is explain:- the housing shortage in my market and that an eviction will forever make it difficult to find a quality rental in this market. - I will ding their credit such that all credit cards and other debt will cost them more.- I will keep their security deposit for funds owed.- I will do my best to garnish future wages until their debt to me is paid in full.This has worked 100% time so far.  

One week into 2025 and the US housing market is facing considerable new challenges. 

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career.