Then just ask: Hey, since you moved out of state I was wondering what your intentions were with this house.

House gets foreclosed on when a borrower is not paying its debt obligations - typically its mortgage.buying foreclosures is not for the faint of heart as you have no idea of the interior of these properties lastly while it can be beneficial also realize if there are a lot in an area those homes are the new comps when trying to sell so it lowers home values in an area 

Have invested in ABQ with first purchase in 2020 - and that was based on my knowledge as a film/TV friendly area and affordability.

😳This is caused by a combination of buyers not being able to afford to buy with interest rates back up above 7%, and seller’s not wanting to budge on their sale price...a standoff.My guess is 2025 will likely be just like 2024 and 2023 if rates stay above 6%....

Currently situated in San Diego and can only afford rent for now because house prices in SoCal are bonkers.

I get a lot of questions about housing vouchers and how you determine rent amount allowed.

If you are single or a couple on the same page about house hacking, look for uneven multis.

There’s an obvious housing shortage here in SoCal.

People who live in a slum do so because that is what they can afford.

I think you're on the right track with Lowell - that's consistently been one of the most affordable markets in the greater Boston area when you consider price to rent metrics.