Today is for QUESTIONS. Post anything you’re stuck on: - Deal analysis - Financing - Markets - Strategy - Mindset 👉 No such thing as a dumb question. Someone here needs the same answer.

If you’re brand new to buy-and-hold real estate, this step is non-negotiable. There are two big reasons your Buy Box matters 1️⃣ It trains your investor eye Your Buy Box is simply your personal deal filter — the specific criteria you track every single day. Here’s the truth most beginners miss: 👉 You can’t spot a great deal… 👉 until you first understand what a NORMAL deal looks like. That only comes from reps. When you consistently study properties inside your Buy Box for 90–180 days, something powerful happens: ✅ You start recognizing patterns ✅ You understand true market averages ✅ You stop guessing and start analyzing Once you can confidently answer: “What does an average deal look like in my market?” 💥 That’s when your offers start getting sharp. (And inside the First Responder Real Estate Academy, we don’t chase average deals.) 2️⃣ It protects you from shiny object syndrome This is where most new investors go sideways. A properly defined Buy Box forces you to ignore everything outside your lane while you’re learning. Because if you don’t? ❌ You get distracted ❌ You chase random deals ❌ You confuse yourself ❌ You stall your momentum Focus creates clarity. Clarity creates confidence. Confidence creates action. 👨‍🚒 Takeaway: Master your Buy Box first… and the great deals will start to stand out like flashing lights. 🚨 Inside First Responder Real Estate Academy, I walk you step-by-step through building your Buy Box and analyzing deals the right way. 👇 Drop in the comments: Have you clearly defined your Buy Box yet — or are you still all over the place?

If you own or manage an Airbnb / short-term rental, drop it right here 👇 This is the power of community. When one of us wins, we all win. Instead of booking random places online, let’s: ✅ Support fellow members ✅ Keep money inside the community ✅ Help each other increase occupancy ✅ Build long-term relationships 👇 Post the following: 📍 City & State 🏠 Property type (cabin, condo, house, etc.) 🔗 Airbnb / VRBO link 📆 Ideal dates or seasons to book (optional) Whether it’s a ski trip, family vacation, work travel, or a quick getaway — check here first. This is what happens when the right people are in the same room.

I created a tab for everyone to share their Airbnb links. Be sure to post it there if you have one so we can support you!!

Hi everyone! My name is Garrett and work for LAcoFD. I have 2 investment properties in California and 1 in Memphis. Looking to make new connections and gain advice to help hep grow my portfolio.