That’s a 6.7% jump compared to last year and 3.6% higher than November.

It has to be sold prior to dissolving the company to clear the debt against it and free up cash.

It’s worth calculating the total investment (purchase price + wiring replacement) and comparing it to what the property could yield after the upgrade.

•This balloon payment will be paid through a cash-out refinance of an investment property valued at $198,000.7.Remaining Balance: After the balloon payment, the remaining loan balance will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Payment TermsInitial Loan Terms (First 24 Months):The monthly payment for the first 24 months is based on a 12-year amortization schedule:Monthly Payment for First 24 Months: $1,573.39Remaining Balance at Month 24 (Prior to Balloon Payment):The balance after 24 months can be calculated using the amortization formula:Remaining Balance at Month 24: $157,113.92Balloon Payment:The balloon payment will be 50% of the remaining balance at Month 24:Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortization of Remaining Balance (After Balloon Payment):The remaining balance after the balloon payment will be:This amount will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Monthly Payment for Final 60 Months: $1,541.18Summary of Key Terms:•Purchase Price: $215,000•Down Payment: $43,000•Loan Amount: $172,000•Interest Rate: 6.5% (fixed)Initial Terms (First 24 Months):•Monthly Payment: $1,573.39•Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortized Terms (Final 60 Months):•Remaining Balance: $78,556.96•Monthly Payment: $1,541.18Additional Conditions:1.Prepayment Penalty: None.

There are things you need to be aware of prior to going down that path, though

The model flagged listings that could likely generate more revenue with better descriptions.4.Market Comparison: Using Zillow Zestimate APIs and AirDNA, they compared similar properties in the area and forecasted how much more the property could make if the photos and descriptions were improved.5.Property List: All of this data was organised into a Google Sheet for further review.6.Automating Outreach: They used Claude to generate personalised outreach emails and DMs to homeowners, pitching offers for the properties.The entire process revolves around identifying undervalued homes that look worse online than they actually are.Has anyone seen anything like this?

Almost every realtor has several investors ready to invest at least $2 million in cash.If you’re planning to use hard money loans, agents won’t show properties without prior proof of funds.I’m curious, is this a general market trend in Ohio or just this particular realtor’s approach?

We haven't bought anything in the past couple of years locally because the value proposition compared to what we already own just isn't there.  

Many Gen Z buyers, however, are still in the process of securing their down payment funds or comparing loan options when they start making offers, putting them at a significant disadvantage.Looking AheadDespite these challenges, Gen Z homeownership demand remains strong.

I’d recommend using Excel or a tool like Trello or Notion to track what you need, compare deals, and stay on budget.