Not saying that all wholesalers are bad, but having that barrier between you and the seller increases your risk and decreases your margin. 2) Stick to your numbers.

The June 2024 market report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) shows that the median home price in the City of Austin decreased 1.6% to $600,000 over the past 12 months.

A strong decrease in rates means three things-- the economy has been hit, the average consumer has likely been hit harder, and sellers are going to be more open to selling.

Or get creative with seller financing, find good appreciation, decrease operating expenses with a team...

Not increasing, not decreasing. 

I ran the numbers, negotiated a price decrease, and then performed inspections and purchased this package with cash.

I ran the numbers, negotiated a price decrease, and then performed inspections and purchased this package with cash.

One of my strategies will be to put money into energy efficiency to decrease heating costs, and increase my cash flow - Maine has some good loan programs/rebates that can really help tighten up a building, and finance efficient heating, so I'll be taking advantage of those.

Are prices in the next 12 months going to be flat, increase 1%-5%, 6%-10%+ or decrease? 

In some areas the sea level has decreased.