Its as simple as ABC...Always Be Closing,, to quote Alec Baldwin in the outstanding movie, Glengarry Glen Ross.

That is a lot of info to process for a first timer and i like to be exact or as close to as i can be when it comes to numbers.Thank you!

For example, I got my property in the medical center bc its close to UTSA for my tenants, and when they move out I can rent it to travel nurses, UTSA students, or medical students.

Sales ability to convert prospects to  leads and leads to deals3.

Not at all.I've been answering questions on here for 10 years without ever asking for business and have made 1000s of friends and helped 100s of clients close deals on investment properties.

I follow the IG's for fun, but keep it free)*Find a good mentor (preferably a seasoned investor - not an agent, or someone that needs the hope of a transactional sale to share advice)*Buy a deal only if and when it makes senseI think 2024 is a great time to be on the sideline and a LEARNER.

No experience with it, but I know there are franchises like Motto Mortgage, that provide mortgage in a box essentially, or check bizbuysell and see if there is an existing firm available for sale.

Thanks for your input That is one way to look at things, but the other way is, "which one can you close on". 100% profit on $ 0.00 isn't very exciting.

Mid-tier quality, mid-tier finishes, mid-tier service both pre and post closing.  

3) Poor marketing / sales.