I very much was guided by a family member and just did whatever they said.

Here's a quick snapshot from the COVID outbreak of early 2020 to February 2024:Key TrendsCondo prices: 📈 65% since March 2020Single-family homes: 📈 75% since March 2020Rapid appreciation mostly in 2020, stable/slight gains sinceMarket resilience despite rising rates and insurance costsAI stock market-fueled wealth could drive more home purchasesMy Prediction:Prime single-family homes: Prices remain stable or increaseCondos: Flat unless truly distinctiveThe Big Question: Are YOU ready to buy or sell?

Who has the best terms and who processes quickly, my neighbor is selling soon and I want to pick it up before it hits the MLS.  

Currently in the phase of buying my first property and needed some clarification if I’m getting screwed or not I’m in Rome, Ga and that is where I’m purchasing the home it’s a flip that was a 3 bed 1 bath but has been flipped into a 4 bed 2 bath the asking price is $214,900 originally 230k but the seller wants a quick sell my agent told me we should give them the asking price and ask for them to pay 5k closing close I wanted to ask for 190k and same closing cost but agent said they wouldn’t take us serious so I agreed to agents terms as I’m signing paperwork electronically I see closing cost is 17k since seller is paying 5k brings it down too 12k but being in Georgia I am approved for Georgia dream which covers closing and some of down payment now when I sign at closing I have to pay 6k I’m wondering why is closing 17k my friend bought a property his closing cost was only 10k granted he bought his property for 189k but I feel like my agent isn’t really trying to get me a good deal should I back away from this property, find a new agent, go through with this purchase, or am I getting screwed in the process? 

We're not in it for quick wins.

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Hi All, I'm looking for recommendations for lenders who can do a quick turnaround with no/little early payoff penalty so I can get my contractor on the rehab asap!

I do run a quick analysis with the additional expenses (cleaning, utilities, etc) and the most conservative monthly MTR rents I can expect just to be safe, but my focus is really on that LTR analysis.

Closing is cheap, as there is no origination fee, no agent fee (when I find my own houses), very quick and very easy. 

The Appraiser tries to complete the inspection as quickly as possible.