You should invest where you feel you have a competitive advantage.

Our tools are a reflection of our ability to rationalize...This, in turn, is where the competitive advantage is.Think about it.

I feel as though my home is priced too high, however, my property manager insists the price is competitive.  

Go check and see what others are charging.I guess I have to ask what does it offer that would make people want to stay there?

Avoid PMI and then go to a local credit union and get a heloc after closing to gift the money back.Have this as a tool in your tool belt but pursue use of the 3.5% FHA, knowing that you will be at a competitive disadvantage if you are competing with non FHA buyers, then you can call in the favor from your gift person.Just know that if someone gifts you down payment money, your bank will require them to sign a letter stating that it is in fact a gift that doesn’t need to be paid back.

-- We focus on verifying 2-year work history and verifying rent payments with last 2 landlords (unless in same property for 5+ years).3) MoveIn Specials: be careful with offering "free rent" as will just attract tenants with no cash.-- Try free TV or something else worth 25-50% of one month of rent.-- Or, what we do is offer the free rent AFTER & ONLY if they pay their first 3 months of rent on time to earn it.4) Lower the rent 5% every 2-4 weeks until activity picks up.5) Understand this is the worst time of year to find tenants.-- Starts picking back up end of February when this tenant pool starts getting their income tax refunds and aren't broke anymore.6) Section 8: where is the property being advertised?

I have deals needing funding and want to ensure I'm structuring them in a way that's competitive and appealing to private lenders.

The lot size, the pool, and the quiet cul-de-sac location provided great bones, and with the right upgrades and modern touches, it could command a much higher price in the competitive Hamptons market.

Check your competition and make sure your are under them if reasonable to do so.

We have an extremely competitive market, huge demand and low inventory.