Being in the Austin market gives you a great advantage since it’s such a hotspot for investors.

Southern Maine is a great market for long-term rentals, with strong demand in many areas.

I used to think that cold calling was the only way to get off-market deals.

.- Analyze Comparable Properties: If you’re working in a specific market, reach out to other landlords or property managers with similar assets.

There are really great REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are particularly lucrative - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

The stock market has been on a tear.  

But it goes to show everyone reading this that marketed projected returns are often the primary metric many investors look at.  

Quote from @Devin James: We’ve slowly been improving our homes the more we’ve built and the more feedback we get from our Buyers2021 – Added 8ft doors throughout the home2022 – Added a new elevation with stone in the front of the home2023 – NO carpet in the bedrooms, LVP throughout the home2024 – Added hurricane impact windows & new color options2025 – Adding Ceiling FansGotta be open to feedback and adjust accordinglyThis can be the difference of your home sitting on the market for 4 months vs 1 month where's the modifications and pictures?

I'm eager to grow my book of business in various markets and connect with active wholesalers.

The conversation covers issues like the impact on property values, tenant rights, and the broader effects on the real estate market.