I still have faith that using leverage in the multifamily space is a safe bet.

To do short-term rental, you need locational amenities and house amenities to win and that price point won't get there.Because with an STR I can write off  expenses against my W-2 income ( I expect a loss the first year) if it's an average 7 day stay or less.

As you said, they show up, answer questions about the local market, provide useful data when needed, and just are a general value add to the forums.I think it's fair for consumers to take what an agent says about the market with a grain of salt, but over time, their reputation for giving good info without the smarm wins.

You can bet on where you think the fed funds rate will be with Fed Funds futures contracts, and right now that market has the fed funds rate all the down to 3% by June 2025.

If you win, it's because they let you win and likely bid you up to win something they didn't want.

Best bet is to buy older homes that's renovated inside or you can renovate after purchasing and because older homes have at least 6 vehicle parking.

And four years ago, we all remember Donald Trump threatening to fire Jerome Powell if he didn't cut interest rates further at a completely unnecessary time, other than to help him try to win re-election.

I don't know enough to bet on a particular block when looking at deals, so if that is the situation I may need to look elsewhere. 

. 🫡 Mentorship makes a world of difference, and having someone in your corner to sharpen your ideas and keep you on track will definitely help you hit those goals faster.Looking forward to seeing you win, Christian!

My goal is to create a marketplace where investors can build their teams and for example agents and investors we are helping investors meet their goals and agents grow their businesses which is a win-win for everyone.