Ask @Dave Foster.

Since the NAR Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit settlement, I expect that innovative brokerages will start offering flat fee buyer services.

We only had 1087 homes sold in Nov. 2023.

Investors benefit from passive income without taking on any of the operational risks or liabilities, but the model, which is actively developing and innovating, depends on the property owner’s ability to manage the property effectively. 

Innovative approaches like these are key, you always have to move, adapt and think to figure out a smart approach and make it work for you in today’s market, your case is a great example. 

This was a new purchase with a few vacant units so I couldn’t prevent the vacancy at this time of year but going forward I will make sure none of my leases are expire in NOV-DEC.

She is the first tenant in my brand new SFH in Katy Tx that i purchased in Nov 2023.

Things are different now and we certainly aren't in anywhere near the same situation as 2005, but it's interesting how a similar environment of sustained prosperity makes the exact same kind of "new and innovative strategy" companies pop up.And based on the responses I'm seeing, I'm sure these guys do a bang-up job of selling their strategy and motivating their clients...not a bad thing at all if it leads to a change in their mindset about money and how to build wealth.

He mentioned innovation being needed.

I refied the HR house in Nov., 2021 and pulled $150k out to invest with a builder in SW, Florida who has yet to deliver the first of three houses in three years.