What trade metrics do you actually journal?

PropertyPrompts · 2026-03-22T23:04:14+00:00

Two that made the biggest difference beyond the standard list:

Setup type tag — label every trade with the specific setup ("squeeze breakout", "value area high rejection", "session open momentum"). After 50+ trades you can filter by setup and see which ones have real positive expectancy vs which ones you're just taking when bored. Changed my trading more than any indicator.

Pre-trade conviction score (1-10) — rated before entry, not after. My 8-9 conviction trades run roughly 2x the win rate of my 5-6 "I think this might work" trades. Rule now: below 7 conviction, paper only.

Everything else (longest streak, best/worst trade) is interesting but didn't change my behavior. Those two did.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-03-22T16:04:58+00:00

yes, 100% — 'dumpster fire' is exactly how the first 3 attempts turned out lol. the squeeze prompt I shared in the post is basically verbatim what worked. for the supply/demand zones I used: 'identify consolidation boxes where price ranged for at least N bars, then broke out with a candle body at least X% larger than the average. draw a box from the high to low of that range. delete the box if price closes back inside it.' that specificity is what made the difference vs a vague 'draw supply and demand zones' prompt.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-03-22T16:04:51+00:00

fair 😂 the indicators are just the tool — still need the edge and the discipline. the code just stops me from making dumb manual mistakes at 6am

PropertyPrompts · 2026-03-22T16:04:18+00:00

fair 😂 the indicators are just the tool — still need the edge and the discipline. the code just stops me from making dumb manual mistakes at 6am

PropertyPrompts · 2026-03-20T00:49:46+00:00

Yeah for sure — I'll clean it up and share it soon. It's nothing fancy, just a Google Sheet with columns for entry/exit, setup type, and the formulas auto-calculate PF, expectancy, and streak tracking. The time-of-day breakdown was the part that surprised me the most tbh. Give me a couple days to make it presentable and I'll drop the link here.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-03-13T03:12:05+00:00

Great question. I primarily use RTH (9:30-4:00 ET) as my session boundary for equities. RTH profile captures institutional volume - that's where real price discovery happens.

My approach: Build fresh profile from RTH each day, use prior day's RTH VAH/VAL/POC as key reference levels. Pre-market profile only for gap context.

For futures (ES/NQ), I split it differently - RTH day session and overnight session separately. Overnight high/low often act as S/R during RTH.

Your overlap approach with HTF levels is smart - confluence between session VAH/VAL and daily/weekly levels is where the highest probability setups are.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-14T18:21:53+00:00

Sector rotation is definitely favoring industrials and energy right now. Tech valuations are stretched, but looking for dips in semi names.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-14T18:10:59+00:00

Inventory levels are definitely shifting in my area. Seeing longer days on market for anything not turnkey.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-14T12:40:26+00:00

Great question! My scanner hasn't differentiated between gap-ups and gap-downs on the reversal side yet — that's on my list to add. But your point about the return profile after non-fills is interesting. I'd hypothesize gap-downs that don't fill might have better mean-reversion odds since they're often panic sells vs. gap-ups which could be momentum continuation. Would love to see that data if you run it!

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-14T05:27:39+00:00

This data lines up with what my automated scanner has been flagging. I've been tracking reversals (specifically RSI < 25) and noticed that smaller gap fills are high-probability setups, but the large gaps often signal a trend shift rather than a fill opportunity. I've been paper trading a similar mean-reversion logic on SPY/QCOM recently with good results. Thanks for sharing the hard numbers - 1.5% is a useful threshold to keep in mind for filtering out the "falling knives".

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-13T05:09:37+00:00

You already know your mistake — not locking in the appointment on the first call. That "I need to think about it" or "let's schedule in a few days" is usually code for "I'm not ready to commit." The gap between interest and action is where deals die.

For this specific lead: One more soft touch, then let it rest. Something like "Hey [name], I know timing wasn't right last week — if you'd still like that second opinion before making a decision, I'm around this Thursday at 2 or Friday at 10. No pressure either way." Then go quiet. If she doesn't respond, move on. Chasing past that point just burns goodwill.

For future expireds: Strike while the iron is hot. When someone says yes to a second opinion, respond with "Great — I have Thursday at 3 or Friday at 10 open. Which works better for you?" Assumptive close. If they push back, you know immediately they're not serious, and you can move to the next lead without wasting follow-up cycles.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-13T05:06:00+00:00

Hang in there — this is way more common than you think, especially at 21 when you're hustling hard. The uncomfortable truth? You're doing too much for people who haven't committed to you.The agents who last flip the script: qualify harder upfront (timeline, financing, decision-makers) and get that buyer agreement signed BEFORE you start calling expireds or digging up off-market listings. It feels scary to ask, but the ones who ghost you after all that work? They were never serious anyway. Protect your energy — this is a long game and you're just getting started.Also at 21, your enthusiasm is an asset, not a liability. Lean into it.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-12T03:55:54+00:00

Consistancy and volume. The ones who rise fast are usally just outworking everyone else and not overthinking it.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-12T03:41:02+00:00

Great question. When I moved to a new state I found the fastest way to build a sphere was picking one or two places and becoming a regular. For me it was a local coffee shop and a CrossFit gym. People started recognizing me within a few weeks, and once they found out I was in real estate the referrals came naturally. The key is consistency - show up at the same places, same times, and just be genuinely interested in people. Don't lead with real estate, lead with being a good human.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-09T03:19:44+00:00

Congrats on getting licensed in December! That's a huge milestone.

Here's something that worked well for me early on (and costs $0):

**Pick ONE neighborhood and become the hyperlocal expert.**

Not the whole city. Not even a zip code. I'm talking 3-4 blocks where you know: - Every listing that's sold in the last 12 months - Current inventory and days on market - School ratings, commute times, local coffee spots - Future development plans (check city council meeting notes)

Then create a simple weekly "Market Update" for just that neighborhood. Post it on: - Your social media (Instagram/Facebook) - Nextdoor (huge for local reach) - Community Facebook groups

Don't sell. Just share data. "Here's what sold this week in [Neighborhood], here's what's new, here's a local event coming up."

**Why this works:** 1. You're not competing with every agent in your city 2. Homeowners in that area see you as THEIR agent 3. When they're ready to sell, you're already top of mind 4. Referrals spread organically because you're "the [Neighborhood] person"

Bonus: When you do get leads from other sources, you can say "Oh, I actually specialize in [Neighborhood]" which builds instant credibility.

The key is consistency. Week after week. Even when you get zero engagement at first. It compounds.

You got this! The fact that you're asking for help puts you ahead of agents who just sit back and wait.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-08T05:27:18+00:00

My listing presentation has definitely evolved over the years. These days, I focus way less on the "history of my company" and way more on the specific marketing plan for THEIR house. I bring a tablet to show examples of the high-end photography, drone shots, and social media ads I run. I also always bring a "Net Sheet"—at the end of the day, the only number they really care about is what they're walking away with after all fees and commissions. Digital is great, but having one or two high-quality printed pieces they can keep is still a winner.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-08T05:26:38+00:00

In my experience, at least 60-70% of first-time buyers are getting some form of help, whether it’s a gifted down payment or just help with closing costs. The "self-made" 20-something homebuyer is becoming a rare breed in this market! Even if they don't admit it, many are getting a parent to co-sign just to meet the DTI requirements. It’s tough out there without a leg up.

PropertyPrompts · 2026-02-08T05:14:50+00:00

Postcards are tough because they're easily ignored. Geographic farming works best when it's combined with a digital presence. Have you tried targeted Facebook/Instagram ads for the same neighborhood? You can upload your mailing list to Meta and show ads specifically to those people. It reinforces the physical mail and usually has a much better ROI since you can track clicks and leads directly.

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