Offer Value Beyond PriceIn competitive or slow markets, creating value for the seller can tip the deal in your favor: Quick Closings: If you can close faster than competitors, this might persuade the seller to accept a slightly lower offer.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I'm taking it slow and networking.

As you mentioned, having a couple of rental properties as a safety net can provide steady passive income, especially in times of uncertainty or if you decide to slow down in the future.

For the 10 year period spanning September 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9.8% in that period.With inflation nearing its 2% target and signs of a slowing labor market, the Federal Reserve last month made its first cut in to the federal funds rate since the start of the COVID pandemic.

Quote from @Jackie Liu: Hello BP member, I'm currently doing my due diligence on a potential prospect, during my search of the prospect's current residence I'm finding some information that does not match what was on the application.

Its not a money issue, its a slow down the project issue.  

Make sure all their names are on the eviction paperwork for everyone, even the children, can be found by searching for evictions. 

I would make sure their audience fits your goals and try to get exchange creators to come on Mondays or Tuesdays (slow days) instead of paying them.

I'm not failing at flipping but this slow market isn't helping things.