*I know the markets really well even better than some local agents.

While I do maintain a relatively modest percentage of my assets in money market instruments, corporate debt funds, and high dividend stocks, I remain most comfortable with the investments I specialize in and know best.  

Yes, if it’s just a web frame cross-development framework that lacks any ability to leverage a device’s native capabilities then the cheapest route to market via web certainly wins.   

Keep networking with locals in your market who are doing what you want to do and then you will be able to chart a path forward.

I am considering getting into this space (looking at some courses), but worried that its too late, and that deep local market knowledge/understanding of buyers/connection with developers etc is required to make this work, which only incumbent/long term investors will have and would be hard for a new entrant starting from scratch to catch-up...is my hypothesis valid in your opinion ?

Today you can get funding for a good deal without an issue, so the business model is kind of obsolete.I used to buy BRRRR deals, but over the last years, we switched to buying homes that are in move-in ready condition.

Will likely take longer to close than a traditional hard money (they have to order an appraisal, satisfy lender conditions etc..).

We had to wait approximately 6 months to finally receive it within our own account   He also did not begin marketing our unit until late November 2023, which was ready to market immediately upon hiring Jeff. 

We invest in Idaho, probably the most landlord friendly market in the country, had good luck there. 

As we kick off 2025, the real estate market is continuing to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors.