I wrote the above for informational purposes.

Slightly less bookings, way less lead times, prices have dropped.January 2025 is promising relative to how 2024 has played out. 

I had a lead inquire about this property and the listing already says multiple offers, but then 130 days on market so far. 

Leads that seem dead today might turn into gold tomorrow.

So you'll have to deal with that.Some will be wanting to finance for tax purposes.

Likely leads to more success.The purchase and sale contract for purchasing a note and security instrument (mortgage/deed of trust) is not the same as real property.

DSCR loans are widely available to first time investors, but they are considered business purpose loans and you will be required to sign documents stating that neither you nor any family member will occupy the property as your or their primary residence as long as that loan is in place. 

You can refinance sooner than that but you'll need to paper trail all of the improvement costs that lead to the increase in value.

Where did you read about doing that and for what purpose?

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