This likely reflects reduced demand for T-Bills, heightened inflation expectations, and increased Treasury supply, all contributing to higher mortgage rates and a tougher environment for buyers.There’s likely more at play here, but I agree it’d be great to see mortgage rates head in the other direction sooner rather than later.

Hi Daniel,I would like to learn more about this method and connect with other investors if you could point me in the right direction.  

But this does get me thinking about creative ways to get this done. 

Looking to build a boots on the ground team that can really guide me in the right direction and be my eyes and ears.

I can help direct you to a few local networking & meetups for investors. 

While the added value may not directly correlate to the cost per square foot of the main house, the investment often pays off in terms of increased property value and rental income potential.Let me know if you have any other questions!

It would be a direct sale with no brokers involved. 

I am very creative and find solutions where others seem to see roadblocks.

@Beth Anderson mentions a great point that creative financing can be a great option.

while still trying to keep up with the competition Do you rely more on direct-to-seller marketing, networking with agents, leveraging platforms like PropStream and Batch Leads, or just by looking at a lot of deals?