., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")

I list on every platform I know (Zillow and its affiliate, roomies, Turbotenant and its affiliate, Craigslist, furnish finder, etc.) and pay every small marketing fees offered by those platforms to get a premium listing and I filled my 6 bedroom house in two weeks.  

I have put lots of offers in on on-market deals but since it's competitive in my market the price I'm able to get for anything on market is just not ripe enough.

It was in multiple offers.

While operating as your own GC this will save you money, coordinating can be a bit challenging.Once you have decided the level of involvement you want in the project, just get bids from multiple vendors based on the same statement of work and compare the offers. 

For holding vs. flipping, let your goals and market conditions guide you—flipping can build quick capital, but holding offers long-term gains.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as of 2023, housing inventory remains 40% below pre-pandemic levels, leading to heightened competition in many areas.To be considered a neutral market, not seller's or buyer's, the specific market center would need to have 6 months of inventory.

It offers tax benefits, such as mortgage interest deductions and depreciation, reducing taxable income.

Is yours unique, or is there a lot of competition?

You have to get contractor bids to qualify, but ten you can do the work yourself after closing and build sweat-equity.2) Be very picky about the next property you buy and make a bunch of lowball offers to find a motivated seller, willing to sell under market.