I often remind myself, the investor can set whatever price they want, but ultimately the market will determine the value. 

Unlike seasoned investors or repeat homebuyers who understand how to move quickly, many younger buyers approach the process with caution, often leading to missed opportunities.Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Keep UpOne of the key reasons Gen Z buyers are struggling is delayed decision-making.

My team works with a good amount of OOS investors and over the years a pattern has emerged.

Not sure of your situation exactly, but we've definitely made that case before and helped investors with a conventional loan. 

Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.

By focusing on cost-effective improvements, investors can significantly enhance property value.By first Identifying which renovations offer the highest ROI—typically kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. 

REPS can allow real estate investors to treat certain income as non-passive. 

Investors with sub-4% rates have a big advantage, while new investors need to adapt—whether through creative financing, value-add strategies, or finding better deals.

The FEMA 50% rule does come into play, but we do a lot of ground-up construction, so some investors that do have some new build/heavy rehab experience are tearing down and building back to current codes.

Here's the challenge: If the numbers work with a low down payment, why wouldn't an investor putting 20%-30% just buy it and could likely offer more?