And many times the houses were not touched.. so sweat equity.there were companies in Texas that would prey on non English speakers.. they trolled BP a few years back. 

Jacksonville has been building at record levels and is/was one of the highest cities in the country delivering new housing units as a percentage of existing housing units.

I took my thrashing as you know in 2020  I do know some of my clients that sell turnkey have been keeping the houses and doing BRRRR instead of selling them to investors that part of the market has slowed signficantly for many in that industry.

Quote from @Jimmy Jeter: Need some help to finish our house. 

I’m an agent and house hacker in the north shore.

Here’s the winning formula successful local house buyers and wholesalers use to connect with sellers, close deals, and create win-win solutions:Be Relentless: Show up every day with positivity and persistence.

You can generally get the best terms (max leverage and best rates) on an owner-occupied house.

I'm a house hacker too, message me if you want to connect 

I obviously want to get the best tax benefits and write off the expenses for the house and repairs I have done.

Mike Lambert above is correct about house values in Japan.