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.

You need a proof of funds or a pre-approval to go with any offer so if it's hard money, they will issue a letter.

I am usually against house hacking cause it's really detrimental for family formations, but again read the pre-req to house hacking.

Hi Leo, Foreclosure.com typically lists pre-foreclosures, auctions, and bank-owned properties.

That way they're not soliciting you w/o a pre-existing relationship, and you still get to look at their work. 

I have been interested today through all of this conversation (last day of school for my kids so I had less on my plate than usual waiting for them and all of their pre summer energy to arrive).Regarding the Anti Guru sentiment....I agree WHOLEHEARTEDLY...the sad fact of the matter is that many are NOT worth their price tag.

They will normally have some pre-payment penalties in the first couple of years but if you are keeping long terms that's not an issue. 

most DSCR loans have some pretty stiff pre pay penalties .. 

If you want to see it pre rehab, we may be able to arrange something for Dec 1 (it is in Pt Loma near OB).I get a lot of off market property listings sent to me.  

I have a live-in (22 year old son) rehab (pt Loma) starting Dec 1 if you desire to see the pre-rehab condition reach out to me a couple days before Dec 1.