4) How do the finishes & amenities of your property compare to competitive properties?

This doesn't mean lying to your tenants and saying that you do not own the property, but at the same time, just because you intend to live in one of the other units, do not let them take advantage of you.

I've often found that the biggest competitive advantage you have when you are getting started is proximity! 

In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.

PM business from what I hear is pretty tough and competitive business. 

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TBH ink of all the large builders who could take advantage of this as well as people buying homes and being fraudulent with saying they are owner occupied.I am not a fan if tinkering with the real estate market, let it take its natural course which is slow moving but like anything it always moves to a normi also don't view it as interest rate jail I view it as interest rate heaven because those who have the low rates are in utopia compared to others and they don't want to leave a good thing. 

If not, you could focus on other selling points, like the acreage or future ADU potential, but a garage would probably make the property more competitive.

•Off-market deals: Creative strategies for connecting with potential sellers and standing out in a competitive market.

If that is true I would probably sell and buy in a place where there is less competition.