Trying to get a split level (not a lot of sqft) on the market in the next three weeks and trying to decide on whether to open the wall between the dining and living room for a feel of openness or leave it as I have heard from two interior designers that the open concept is on the way out as we are more at home and liking our separate areas in the home.Pragmatically speaking the opening of the wall will be mostly a time drain with it being a load bearing wall and having to support the ceiling while rebuilding and all the drywalling necessary.

The main problem is that most customers just look at the bottom line and mortgage loan officers know that. 

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

None of those "notifications" they say they'll send every make it to my phone because it's not really an app, it's just a website as an app. 

I would say it could be done, just need to have the following:#1 - Have great overall knowledge of that market, and better than agents.#2 - Learn how to run comps so you know the value of the property better than anyone. #3 - Have finances in order (i.e) is this going to be bought through conventional, cash, HML, etc.

Or local to the property?

No, you weren't spamming, but the system doesn't actually read the messages, it just reviews them.

I can tell you the money is consistent however approvals, paperwork and follow up is what you would need to be good at. 

The marketplace determines the rent.

It's a fabulous small town in Southern MN just off Interstate 90.