sometimes i see people "overpay" - IE, pay more than I would - but, maybe they know something I don't, or have a skill I don't.and while I think the role of institutional investors has been largely overstated, they are definitely still one important factor, especially in certain markets.i think the tougher, riskier strategies still work, but i don't recommend those to beginners... because they are tough and risky.

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One option is to go to neighborhoods where they are actively building and meet the carpenters, plumbers, hvac, electricians, that are doing the work. 

Your financial activities are essentially outsourced to another institution, which may have its own policies and vulnerabilities.What Can You Do?

With mortgage interest rates on a recent downward trend, we have already experienced an uptick in mortgage activity since the slower pace in February, March and April 2024.

If you use this setup you will be turning passive rental income into active income which means you will pay higher taxes. 

@Daniel Windingstad,I believe @Taz Zettergren mentioned Alabama, and I wanted to chime in since I’m active in multiple markets across the state.I’ll talk specifically about (property) taxes since this data can be easily compared.

Worth area, a fellow investor, active on bigger pockets, Marine, and all around good guy and smart lender. 

Your role is to help them sell in a nontraditional way by offering cash with no fees and closing within their preferred timeframe.

I own a property management company so it is easy to support this role.