You’ll check if their work is good, if they look like they know what they’re doing, if they have a late-model pickup truck—things that indicate they are competent and professional.When a motivated seller does a Google search, they’re no different.

Indeed, there isn't much to do there and people are going there for the all-inclusives and there's no way you can compete against those, unless you plan to offer "free" booze to your customers.There's no issue about finding a team in that there's an industry catering to that.

The right advisor can help align your investments with your long-term goals and ensure all parts of your financial life work together.Since you’re in Canada, I’m not able to help directly, but I recommend starting with BiggerPockets’ search tool to find a real estate-competent advisor who may be able to serve you: BiggerPockets Advisor FinderIt’s great that you’re starting here on the BP forums, as this community tends to have good insights and referrals.

You are seeing it already, the nicely renovated units are having to compete on price with vintage units, because we are in a market where a lot of people are worried about their job prospects, not anticipating getting raises, on top of groceries costing 30% more than they used to.  

As you mention, this has been priced into the markets for some time, and the reality is those who buy MBS's and invest in mortgages compete against the 10 year treasury bill.

The main disadvantage of the tax foreclosure auction is that you will be competing with other investors for the property. 

As an investor, I'm not paying fees - I just want to buy the property.You can always find another competent investor-focused realtor - who will be happy to have an opportunity to be paid by the seller. 

Quote from @James McGovern: I no longer entertain buyers agents from CaThere can be many bad players in any transaction. 

You need to make sure your product isnt directly competing with all the new construction units tbh at have come or will be coming online soon. 

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