If rates come down at all I predict we’ll be back in a strong sellers market (competitive offers, steep appreciation etc) because inventory is still low. 

This will lead to many of the professionals in the same industries who already are not doing that well to fall out of competition and hence be "replaced'.

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..

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

For the past 4 years I've been focused full-time on the niche of pre-existing non-conforming land parcels and/or land that is considered undevelopable.Basically, I focus on rehabbing lots instead of rehabbing houses and I have virtually no competition up here in the New England Area.Is anyone else here doing this?  

.- The 203(k) will allow you to bid on properties that need repairs that won't qualify for a traditional mortgage => less competition => better purchase price.You will need to find a great local contractor you can trust to supply the required bids to qualify for the 203(k).- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.

The seller setting the amount is illogical, and anti competitive because they set the amount under the threat of a group boycott if they offer too little. 

While it's definitely doable here, our market has gotten pretty competitive over the last few years.

What is advantageous is someone that is good at underwriting and unbiased (only analyzes the deal based on the underwriting without other emotions).Note i have a fair amount of experience and plan to place a competitive offer tomorrow that the underwriting dictates not placing a competitive offer.