Both the City of Austin and the MSA on a whole saw decreased days on market, down to 13 days, highlighting that inventory is moving quickly when available.

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The good news is that you, as the borrower, would be able to discuss the property, great sales comps, and highlight it's improvements (if any) and put it in the best light as possible to help influence the appraisal.

In my experience, appraisers are open to looking at what you present to them as long as you’re respectful and not wasting their time with comps that are obviously worse.Explain the neighborhood highlights.

The article was published by The Washington Post and it highlights three important investor qualities which I summarized as thick skin, strong stomach, and knowledge.  1.Thick Skin: Beginning a real estate investing career will come with some stress and challenges that include securing reputable general contractors.

On the primary residence side of the business it's an emotional roller coaster so I try not to get hopes up, highlight how unlikely it is the opportunity springs back up, and on the investment side where it's more sanguine and numbers-based, I say hey, you never know, I'll give it a daily check just in case.To clarify though, that it's not a daily call to the listing agent, rather a daily check of status in the MLS. 

Although what is the highlight of the home considering it's now a AirBnB model strategy?

Bigger pockets may also highlight some meetups in your area.

It highlights the fact I need to settle in and get down to what matters and why I want to start this journey.

Here are the key highlights from his article: * Zandi believes that surging prices with homes being overvalued is set to hurt the housing market. * Home building has been too slow to meet the demand of the market.