Give the builder a % cut in addition to money.

In a bear market, it’s essential to buy well below market value and stick to high-demand features buyers are prioritizing.High Inflation: During periods of high inflation, the cost of materials and labor often increases, cutting into profit margins.

Curb cut rules.   

Could probably cut that down a little but I tend to underwrite conservatively. 

The seller already has given me a good deal on the property due to her being forced to return to NYC for work post-covid (seller is paying $20K out of pocket after overpaying for the property 2 yrs ago, and sellers agent is taking a commission cut to make the deal work).

And, you have an additional $3k in drywall work that wasn't planned because the electrician needs to cut holes to pull the new wires.  

I manage my own short term rental and have one cleaner who does all turnovers and another individual who cuts the grass every two weeks.

**Why A Half-Point Rate Cut May Signal Bad News**While many view the Federal Reserve's half-point rate reduction as a positive sign, I see potential red flags.

I do realize that doesn't make me a know it all investor as even if I overpaid by 20%+++ in 2014, the REI market would have still treated me kindly.Anyways, I am wondering what your opinions are for getting into REI through Flipping in ATX for 2025 and beyond given the many forces that are at play in ATX including: 1- Interest rate cuts and the expectation that cuts will be a trend in 20252- Even with Interest Rate cuts, will this be enough to get people moving since they may be reluctant to move when they have 3% interest rates on their current home? 

We've tried to offer this service in the past, but had few opt-ins from property owners:(BTW: Weekly mowing though, costs at least $30/cut!