I think staging is a waste unless the home has a problem layout, but I do keep an assortment of faux plants handy as I've found a simple orchid and guest towel in a bathroom or an arrangement on the kitchen island next to the brochures seems to add a comforting element in a vacant house, and it's much less expensive than staging.  

The ones suffering the most are the new investors eager and unprepared.Have you heard the saying quality is better than quantity?

In my lifetime thus far I have seen things go from 1 income households surviving, to suffering, forcing 2 income households being normalized, first thriving, than surviving, now struggling on razor thin budget's. 

Plus, if rates do drop enough to consider future refinance, it may be due to recession where home prices drop as well, so your equity might suffer.

But always important to identify multiple strategies (hospital, construction of tech plants, college, State Park/ Lake) and I'm trying to figure those out by reading Airbnb reviews.

The biggest news as of late is Intel's plan to build chip manufacturing plants in Licking County, a $20 billion investment, which is the largest private investment in state history.

Internet of Things (IoT)The Internet of Things, or IoT for short, is like a superpower for everyday objects.Imagine if your refrigerator could tell you when you're running out of milk, or your streetlights could adjust their brightness based on the time of day.That's what IoT does – it connects regular things to the internet, allowing them to talk to each other and to us.Here's how it works in simple terms: IoT devices are like little smart helpers.They can be anything from your smartwatch and thermostat to your car or even a trash can.These devices have tiny computer chips and sensors inside them.These sensors can detect things like temperature, motion, or even the level of water in a plant pot.Now, here's the cool part.These smart devices can send the information they collect to the internet using Wi-Fi or other connections.That means you can check your smartwatch to see how many steps you've taken today, even if your phone is in another room.IoT isn't just about convenience; it's also about making the world more efficient and safer.For example, IoT can help cities monitor traffic and reduce congestion, or it can alert you when there's a water leak in your home, potentially saving you from a big mess.So, the Internet of Things is like giving everyday objects a voice and a brain.It's making our lives easier, our cities smarter, and our world more connected.

If you go super cheap and buy in the 'hood, you will suffer. 

Case in point drive through any neighborhood and you would be surprised at how close to houses many trees are planted because the owner most likely didn’t know better.  

Can't tell you enough how many inaccurate (always high side) current rent estimates and unrealistic rent growth rate projections I've heard/read and suffered from. 2) Have mental and $ reserves - you have to accept that "stuff" will happen.