This is one of the main inherent risks with pre-construction, and the pre-construction market has cooled, and with impeding tariffs, there is some uncertainty around where prices will be in the coming months.One thing to clarify, are you looking to buy an investment property or a primary residence (or perhaps abit of both where you live in one unit and rent out the other)?

The BRRRR strategy, which stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, focuses on long-term investment, while the Fix & Flip approach involves purchasing, renovating, and selling properties for a profit.Investing in Airbnb rentals presents a distinct set of challenges, requiring active management and a thorough understanding of local regulations, but it also has the potential for higher returns.Here is a concise overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each method:Fix & Flip:Pros.- Potential for quick profits - Enhances property value - - Adaptable to market trendsCons.- High risk - Time-intensive - Requires substantial capitalBRRRR:Pros.- Builds long-term wealth - Generates rental income - Increases equityCons.- Complex process - Requires financing - Dependent on market conditionsAirbnb:Pros.- Potential for higher returns - Flexible pricing - Short-term commitmentCons.- Requires active management - Subject to regulatory risks - Income can vary seasonallyI wish you the best in your new venture.

What would you do in my shoes I don’t invest there so take this with a slight grain of salt but I’ve heard multiple stories of basically this exact scenario someone getting offered a big payday for something in Cumberland, rejecting it & always for some reason (house burned down, block got worse, sheetz decided they actually didn’t want someone’s land for a car wash after all) always selling for like 10-20k and regretting not selling. 

Quote from @Destiney E Goins: Hello, I am new to investing, and feel like I have been blindly stumbling through this experience the last few months.

Quote from @Roxanne Whitaker: Please be aware if you buy an investment property and do not live in MD, when you go to sell it you will pay an 8% tax at settlement. 

Which investing strategies are you thinking of pursuing?

Hi Troy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa-You are days away from closing on an investment property and the seller and their agent are saying they are not going to return the security deposits and tell you it should have been written in the purchase agreement. 

Was sold above the asking price                   within days of listing.High ROI: Achieved a 50% return on investment due to low renovation costs and increased sale price.Investor PerspectiveRecognized the potential others overlooked by seeing beyond the property's initial appearance andm aximized profits by investing wisely in visible, impactful areas.

How are you doing investment wise?

Know Your Numbers – Real estate investing is a numbers game.