(Text of article posted below)It's nice to see Toledo made the national scene...Realtor.com Forecast of 2024 Top Housing Markets - Toledo #1Well, Realtor.com is more bullish on our coming real estate year than I am.

The takeaway point of what I was trying to say is that being motivated to bring management in-house due to cash position isn't typically a good reason.

And unfortunately  as you must know in the NYC metro you are rarely to going to go higher than 8% cap unless it’s in disastrous condition, or a motivated seller. 5.

If you don't have an iPhone, just send them a text at the event with your name and that you are a new investor.That is a great categorization @Nicholas L.— referencing this will help you see which events are most beneficial for you.

Despite cold texting for the past three months, I haven't seen much success.

Network and Relationships: Investor-friendly agents often have extensive networks within the real estate industry, including connections with banks, attorneys, foreclosure specialists, and other professionals who might have leads on distressed properties or motivated sellers.

Next day I was berated by Travis who sent me a voluminous text messages trying to guilt trip me even though I was well within my contractual rights.

Well I moved in and got roommates, I made the error of giving them my number so now I get a text with complaint for any small thing.

Hi TJ,I always suggest to clients that they take a look at homes in their market to see what other flippers are doing.Here a couple of example properties that you could look at and / or contact the listing agent for more information.This property is currently listed at $639,997 and sold for $375,000 on 1/18/2024.https://www.redfin.com/NJ/Bloomfield/465-Beardsley-Ave-07003...Another one to look at is this one that is listed at $694,850 and sold for $485,000 on 2/20,2024.https://www.redfin.com/NJ/Maplewood/77-Rutgers-St-07040/home...Hopefully this gives you some confidence and motivation! 

Good contractors are a precious commodity and any investor who has spent years and tens of thousands of dollars on contractors form hell will not feel motivated to share those with a stranger on the internet.