I live in Boston, but I was advised to start my real estate business elsewhere as Boston is very competitive.

Now some people may argue higher interest rates are good, as it drives out competition on new acquisitions.

Leveraging our market connections, we identified the property’s potential and negotiated favorable terms directly with the seller, securing it at a highly competitive price.

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While it was a scary jump at first, we quickly realized this space is actually less competitive.

With growing tourism and lower competition, it’s a great way to maximize cash flow.- Creative Financing: Partnering with other investors, seller financing, or using HELOCs can help scale your portfolio faster while preserving your capital.- Land Development: Got an eye for raw land?

Every market is different, but paying cash doesnt necessitate a huge reduction in price - it might, or it might just make the offer more competitive than other bids that require financing. 

Get a gander at your competition and see what they are offering and take it up a notch.You might check Fiverr or TaskRabbit (not sure for interior designer) and see who is out there.They should be able to help you out remotely and without spending a ton of dough.

(Hint - go on VRBO and see what your local competition is charging). 2) How much do you intend to put down?

I feel as though my home is priced too high, however, my property manager insists the price is competitive.