It's become a parent that we need to upgrade our community features in the multifamily strategy Mentorship. We are starting to work on regional groups. These groups will have community leads and will help with specialized market knowledge, as well as encouragement and guidance for the MFS Mentorship. Community leads will have been part of the mentorship program successfully purchased deals, and love teaching and building community. We hope to have these launched by year end. The 5 communities we are starting with are: 1. Northeast • States: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA • Why: Dense urban markets (NYC, Boston, Philadelphia), older housing stock, heavy regulation, and strong rent demand. • Leader Focus: Navigating rent control, high competition, and redevelopment of older assets. ⸻ 2. Southeast • States: DE, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY, WV, AR, LA • Why: Rapid population growth, strong inbound migration, landlord-friendly laws, Sunbelt hotspots like Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Florida markets. • Leader Focus: Growth markets, new construction opportunities, and institutional capital flows. ⸻ 3. Midwest • States: OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, KS, NE, ND, SD • Why: Affordable entry points, steady cash flow, lower volatility, legacy manufacturing cities seeing revitalization (Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City). • Leader Focus: Value-add opportunities, stable workforce housing, and secondary/tertiary markets. ⸻ 4. Southwest • States: TX, OK, NM, AZ • Why: Explosive growth in Texas metros (DFW, Austin, Houston, San Antonio), energy-driven economies, landlord-friendly laws, and strong population inflows. • Leader Focus: Scaling portfolios quickly, development opportunities, and creative financing in competitive markets. ⸻ 5. West • States: WA, OR, CA, NV, CO, UT, ID, MT, WY, AK, HI • Why: Coastal powerhouses (Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles) mixed with high-growth inland states (Utah, Idaho, Colorado). Regulatory environments vary widely, but strong appreciation potential.

Debating installing or not putting any in. What do you guys do?

When you go to refinance, how do you know what the cap rate is that the banks are going to use to value your property at? And how do you know what the market cap rate is anyway?

5 years of grinding I finally have time to read a book! Highly recommend. Best series I have read so far. Unrelated to real estate other than the fact that I flew 2000 miles using my rental income to return to my favorite place to read a book for the week.

I’ve learned to keep 3 powerful types of people around me and it’s changed everything: 1. Mentors 👨‍🏫👩‍💼 – They’ve already walked the path I’m on. Their wisdom helps me avoid costly mistakes and fast-track results. 📈 Why reinvent the wheel when you can follow the blueprint? 2. Mentees 🧠🚀 – Teaching sharpens your own skills. You grow by giving. 💡 And sometimes, the people you invest in become future partners or collaborators. 3. Peers 💬🔥 – They’re in the game with you. Different journeys, same drive. 💯 They push you, challenge you, and remind you that you’re not doing this alone. A strong circle = growth, clarity, and momentum. So let me ask you… Who’s in your circle? 🎯💥