It works...but any marketing works, it just depends. 

For your seller its an effective sales price of ask - 2% using your assumed $500,000 thats $490,000, a real good offer depending on your market.  

I purchased a duplex (Austin, TX) at peak market prices in 2022 for $720k.

Most of the ones I bought had existing tenants and almost all were paying below market rents and way below market rents.

Would love to network with some people to get to know the area and the market a little better, as well as to hear about your experiences.

Spring may be better but I was unable to sell a cheap house in October for 5% off of “market value” and only sold a $600k home in January by listing it for $580k and I still only got one offer. ($150k down, 5 year seller financing.) my point being you may get $20-$40k more in a year if you don’t need to sell. 

I've also loved learning about the other 10 markets we operate in.I have two big goals.

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

Has anyone had good experience with Furnished Finder in your market or if in Houston even better?

I’m active in the market and happy to share insights on neighborhoods, financing options, or connect you with resources.