I'm fully licensed agent and tbh, I've seen some things where agents barely make any effort on properties, so yeah I hope some get out of the business and leave it the market share to the ones who actually know about real estate.I do think Redfin/Zillow and big platforms are waiting on something like this to happen to fully take control of the market which IMO is more scare then the latter.

The landlord could face a penalty as well.  

@Joshua HughesImproving your property list and finishing a big bedroom job can be tough, mainly when you face hard tenants.

Sure, I've scoured Zillow like it's my job (which, let's face it, it sort of is), but the only properties I find are nestled snugly in the heart of the Midwest, a land as foreign to me as quantum physics.

Each time I read it, the smile on my face got bigger and bigger. 

For example, in Florida, a mortgage is no longer a lien on real property 5 years from the date of maturity, if the date can be ascertained from the face of the mortgage or 20 years from its recording if it can't.In any case, I suspect you'll probably need to pay the lien off and obtain and record a release of the CIT DOT if you want to get a new loan.

However, it did not perform well overall and barely cash flowed (although, to be fair, it was on a 15 year note). 

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

Can be a great thing.... search all the posts about nightmare inherited tenants.Do your research on possible "why" but I would not call it a "bad sign" on face value alone

Usually homes are under contract by the 2nd price reduction.Knowing this trick has been extremely valuable to me and my investors in 3 ways: (1) It has saved valuable time from submitting low ball offers that could never be considered. (2) It has provided leverage for many accepted deals that have been just a tiny bit overpriced, closely competed for, but all the other bids barely missed the percentage mark. (3) When the bidding period changes to a daily bid, I submit a bid as quickly as I can and if possible on the same day that the bidding period becomes a daily period.