Bigger Assignment FeesInstead of selling to investors looking for steep discounts, I market to end buyers willing to pay market price.

You’ll pick up so much just by listening to people who’ve been through the highs and lows of the market.

To keep her expenses down.My plan is to rent the duplex out agian with new tenants and cash flow for about a year or two until I see the market become a seller market.

Only in this house your mom happens to be the tenant. 

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

One of our borrowers who successfully flips on the South Side (Dobson, Park Forest, etc.) is capitalizing on the abundance of discounted rehab properties (on market and off market via wholesalers and the such), which is a key strategy given rising rates. 

Which strategy below would you do in the Austin market? 

House hacking is a great way to reduce living costs while building equity, and BiggerPockets is a great place to network and gain insights.Good luck!

How CIPS Has Helped Me So FarAccess to a Global Network: Through my CIPS connections, I can collaborate with real estate professionals in key markets such as Dubai, Portugal, and the Caribbean, where I see strong investment potential.Understanding Foreign Markets: CIPS training provides insights into market trends, regulations, and transaction structures that differ from domestic deals.Opportunities for Investors & Buyers: Many international buyers are interested in New York and Long Island properties, while U.S. investors are exploring opportunities abroad. 

Have you all invested in other markets already or is this the first?