Hi Eric,Great question—estimating operating expenses can definitely be tricky, especially for items like maintenance, CapEx, and make-ready costs that vary widely between properties.

For those who have scaled their fix-and-flip operations, what are the best lending solutions you’ve used?

Hi everyone, I am curious if there are any industrial real estate operators on here. 

Quote from @Duane Williams: We’re a family-owned fix-and-flip company operating in San Antonio, TX, and Northern Virginia, managing everything in-house—from wholesale acquisitions to rehab & construction (with our own project managers and crews) to listing & selling through our licensed brokerage. 

Quote from @Micah Huffman: I am considering relocating to Nashville for a job promotion that would be a 20% increase in pay possibly more.

It even gave suggestions on what I could improve based on what my competition is offering.Link to the operator in action is here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1uTqgWGfs3AMsUdDWd0FOTbVFM...Quick tip: don’t pay the $200 for this just yet.

The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.

•If jobless claims rise (above 240,000): Higher unemployment could push the Fed to act sooner, improving the chances of lower rates in the second half of the year.How This Data Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsScenario 1: High Inflation and Low Jobless ClaimsA combination of sticky inflation and a strong job market would reinforce the Fed’s stance that rates need to remain elevated.

Quote from @Zaeem Ahmad: Business is the backbone of the global economy, providing jobs, innovation, and essential goods and services.

The new facility, dubbed "Arsenal 1," will encompass 5 million square feet and is expected to start manufacturing operations by July 2026.