They are also useful for private phone conversations and could be used for storage of valuables as they could be locked.I'd love to be able to broach this idea with other nationalities and cultures but it's really hard if they're not working very long hours and have hours of free time at home.  

I have talked to tons of investors recently and everyone says the Zillows interface is the worst, but it is just a side comment and we keep going on to the next conversation. 

As to your point about confusion in the future, it's our policy to leave the conversation and thread open and available for anyone to read, they can gather all of the information and make an informed decision for themselves based on ALL the information provided.

I'm still using it for flips and other investments but not trying to be long HELOC loans as 10% is still expensive money.If you want to talk more, I'd be happy to have a conversation.

Working to figure out which route has the best conversion rates when targeting specific neighborhoods.

The investors get much more profit out of the property.Recommend having a very open conversation with your FIL, expressing your interest in potentially taking over the property from him.

and it ended in a circular conversation to nowhere.

Let the agent know that while you’re interested, the property’s condition and local comps don’t justify the asking price.Taking a warm, conversational approach can make negotiations smoother and improve your chances of getting the deal.

Send a message introducing yourself, sharing your goals, and asking if they’d be open to a quick conversation.

Exactly the reason to have an Architect on your team to join in on these conversations ESPECIALLY in existing renovations in older homes.