Weakness again was concentrated in the northeast.

The map depicts each state's real estate market on a scale from very weak seller's market to strong seller's market.

There have been a handful of states that have passed some weak form of legislation so that they appear to be regulating Qualified Intermediaries, but the actions so far are merely lip service so that politicians appear to be doing something about it. 

CBDC's also do not address the weakness of fiat -  unlimited supply. 

First time landlord here, so obviously I need to do better pre-screening. What I'm wondering is what I should do now. Tenants have been in only for four months, and have paid late two of those times. I don't think it'...

But, I often I see their greatest strength become their greatest weakness.

All contractors have strengths and weaknesses and they sub out some work.

So you're beliefs and experience can get in the way either way.From a strategic point find ways to maximize your strengths-professionalism, confidence etc while minimizing your (perceived) weaknesses-inexperience.

It's a giant headache and if it's doable, I totally recommend folks start locally so you know what your strong and weak points are, what you need to keep an eye on in out-of-town investments, what your strategy really is (often not what you started out as), etc.  

I wouldn't tell the sellers that, its none of their business and yes, it makes your offer look weak in my opinion.