Zip codes are often too big and you'll be dealing with nuance at that level.

Pricing models vary, but I use a flat-fee approach based on the intensity of design strategy and level of investor involvement.

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

Limited Housing InventoryThe number of homes for sale in Buffalo is significantly below pre-pandemic levels, with a reported 46.1% decrease compared to 2018–2019 averages.

My guess is they have low level of book keeping sophistication. 

Get to know the people on a personal level at section 8.  

My 2 cents: it sounds like you've got to pick a lane and stay in it, become an expert, and level up in that lane.

Good points.I'd add square, level, plumb - license, insurance, bond - using permits to follow codepointing out problems the owner doesn't realize they have that are serious. 

, whether there's a high water table that encroaches on any underground utilities or foundations (and does that water table have significant seasonal water level variations), encroachments by roads or other improvements on your property, limitations imposed by easements or rights of way, etc.

Hi Basit,It's probably been a combination of outbid, or out contingencied, and a bit of financing at the levels we want.