Short sales by design are listed on MLS (always and always are arms length) and not below value, or the lender would more than likely decline any short sale offer.

I believe that Huntsville/Harvest is a good area - but I'm afraid the neighborhoods I've invested in will continue to experience decline of quality.

For prospects seeking to rent many months in advance we are typically declining those and seeking to lease up as close as possible to the next available date so as to prevent potential gap periods that will be harder to lease. 

Most will just decline and move on to the next property as they don't want to fill out something for a property they haven't even seen.

However, about a week ago, I followed up, and the agent mentioned the price had dropped with no activity, and that the occupancy restriction would be lifted after 30 days on the market.I made a low offer, and after some back and forth, they declined but then listed the property on the MLS for less than their lowest counteroffer to me.

These sellers are not motivated by distress, but if a seller does engage and declines to pay the commission, will the representation agreement suffice to secure compensation, or will we still need to execute the compensation disclosures?

Keep in mind that ROE will keep declining as your equity increases.The cash flow will be tight for you. $5,000 on the high end, less PITI, less repairs and vacancy doesn’t leave you with much.

Just Don’t Try Betting on a Decline."

I suspect that short term rental returns have declined due to oversupply and some short-term rental owners are switching their properties over to long-term rentals.

I got lucky that the tenant wanted a house in my neighborhood to keep kids close to their schoolsHouse was listed for 1750, they offered 2250 but I declined , so they offered $3k, ended up renting the house for $3250 ($250 pet rent) per month, for 3 month, open to extension if needed.I met the tenant and did the background check on them, I felt comfortable renting to them THD takes time with approving the property, but they were quick to approve the lease, and they sent me the checks the next day after lease signingMy house is not furnished, and they were ok with that , they actually work with a company that provides furniture for the tenant, and they coordinate the delivery and setup of furniture on the lease start dateOverall I like the experience working with them , but hey today is day #1 (out of a possible 3 months), so I will update this post if anything wrong happens or if I notice any red flags