.✔️ It makes them trust you more—because you “get” them.Labeling in Action: Real-Life Seller ScenariosSeller Hesitation on PriceSeller: “I was hoping to get a little more for my house.”Wrong response: “Well, based on the market, this is the best offer you’ll get.”Labeling response: “It seems like you’re concerned about leaving money on the table.”Seller Seems DistrustfulSeller: “I just don’t know if this is the right decision.”Wrong response: “I promise this is a great deal for you.”Labeling response: “It sounds like you’re worried about making the wrong choice.”Seller is Emotionally Attached to the HouseSeller: “I’ve lived here for 30 years… this is hard for me.”Wrong response: “I understand, but let’s focus on the numbers.”Labeling response: “It sounds like this home holds a lot of memories for you.”See the difference?

Based on rent of $1,695, I think you'll be lucky to get an appraised value of $160k with a CoC return well under 2%.

Based on a quick answer from Perplexity it seems like there would be no issue with you buying the home and collecting passive income, but you may not be allowed to manage it yourself since that is considered active work.

Hello everyone, we know this post is a few months old now, however we are interested in the Ocala, FL market as well, primarily looking at LTR SFHs in the Silver Spring Shores, Heath Brook, or Marion Oaks neighborhoods.

All,I am new to bigger pockets as well as to real estate investing.

I've heard positive comments about First American, as well. 

@Kerry Hermann We got our start in the western Chicago suburbs as well but are now totally focussed on The Shoals.

I'm sure you're well aware that it is extremely rare for a lead to want to transact immediately.

There are lenders out there spending a ton on advertising with an army of correspondent's funneling them loans and many can very well be one and done borrowers because the loan servicing/construction admin is lousy. 

In my area (DFW), we're seeing that smaller, one-story office is doing well.