Also, looking at slightly less competitive markets might open up opportunities with better cash flow potential. 

@Ryan Cousins It is a very competitive market especially in those neighborhoods. 

Sometimes when placing an offer --  the POS is not yet available - and when you place an offer you can make your offer contingent upon approval of these items... although in order to have a competitive offer in this seller's market you are basically forced to "assume" the pos violations once they become available (usually 2-3 weeks after it's been ordered) -- you should be able to tell if anything more serious might come up on the POS via your own personal inspection. 

Here are thoughts on building strong vendor relationships:1.Timely Payments: Pay vendors promptly upon completion of work to maintain goodwill and encourage continued collaboration.2.Fair Pricing: Negotiate competitive rates without undercutting the value of their services.

I think you'll just generally have less competition, so your chances of landing a property are higher, but I'm not seeing any bargains due to seasonality like there used to be.

The low Australian dollar is giving Australian wines a competitive advantage intl. these days.

@Jake Andronico A reverse 1031 exchange allows you to buy a replacement property before selling your relinquished property, offering flexibility in competitive markets and deferring capital gains taxes.

Metal is competitive with lumber construction cost. 

I always check active rentals to see what the competition is currently looking like for if a rental were to go live that month too.

However, it’s important to price competitively and be prepared for buyers to request concessions.