With a competitive landscape for all types of real estate I had a very difficult time finding opportunities where the price and numbers looked good, and the seller was motivated enough to carry a note.

Keep in mind it’s more than likely most of the competitive banks these days for real estate investing may not be local!  

Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

(Hence, increasing competition for this mortgage I’ve already paid off?)

@Mike Gi be sure to check Airbnb longer stays and Furnished Finder to see what your competition's pricing and decor are like and make your properties pet friendly if you can as this is always a way to out compete the competition.

With the increase in prices and competition over the last few years, these figures were so divorced from reality that these people now typically advertise 8% to 10% at the most, which, unsurprisingly, is still higher than reality.

Now granted Google feeds them for free but those coders and tech folks put in some long hours and there is uber competition there is no punching a clock in those type of places..

Hugely popular area.Our cabin is doing good, hopefully the calendar will fill in more throughout the year.Although lots of people visit the area there is a lot of competition. 

I've personally heard both positive and negative reviews about both Anderson's and Prime Corp, their competition.

These companies invest for long term growth.Here's why exploring these options could be a win:Less competition: Fewer investors might mean you snag a better deal.High growth potential: Up-and-coming areas can offer excellent appreciation alongside decent cash flow.Unique opportunities: Discover niche markets with specific tenant needs, like student rentals or corporate relocation hotspots.