Defending, These fall into a couple of groups, both nasty Eventually you will either face a Due on Sale clause, a seller bankruptcy, a court order in a divorce that affects the property or a fire insurance claim, a slip & fall, very bad tenant, storm damage, and the list goes on.

Interest/mortgage rates are at historical highs, crashing new home construction and existing home sales to the lowest level in 30 years.

The only reason to look into franchises that flip houses or do renovations pre-sale is because you have existing business that you could leverage on top of this to add more clientele.

The increasing barrier to entry results in fewer new STR's coming available for sale, but also fewer options for guests to rent. 

My parents have their home for sale and are considering moving into this property if they sell their home and paying us rent. 

The purchase and sale of a business requires a lot more personal involvement than the purchase and sale of real property.  

A few chapters in, I can't help but wonder—do the strategies outlined in the book still hold up in today’s higher interest rate environment?

A bonus is if that company also manages and will stand behind that property after the sale to an investor like you.if you have the time, desire, risk tolerance, and knowledge, you can absolutely find and or create deals on your own.  

Lol.They have decent deals from time to time, but they are usually volume based, not in tune with market, and more motivated to push a sale than to really see if a deal is good or not.

Purchase price: $920,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Sale price: $1,470,000 Retail Office Space Fix n Flip What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?