Providing a starter supply of items like laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and toiletries is common practice and works well for short stays.

As for appreciation, the Austin market is stabilizing to the higher interest rates and we could see a mild appreciation for 2025. 

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

Quote from @Pat Aboukhaled: Curious.. do you think a flat rate for the whole season feels more convenient, or would you rather pay per snowfall to avoid paying for a mild winter?

There's a mix of younger professionals drawn to the tech and education sectors, as well as retirees attracted to the area's mild climate and cultural attractions.2.

You can get some cash flow year 1 but it’s very mild if you’re leveraged up.

@Jared W SmithYou're putting it mildly.

After they moved in, we started to get some mild complains from our neighbors (for the rented unit which was our primary residence until we moved out in another house a few miles away). 1.

Yes the homes are not in great shape... to put it mildly...

While the townhome is in good shape overall, it does need some mild cosmetic updates to bring it up to rental standards.My goal is to leverage this property to start building a real estate portfolio, but I’m not sure what the best first step is.