I use a smallish local bank (about 30 branches) and have a great relationship with the VP in charge of residential loans and the VP in charge of commercial loans.

It was through a local broker who brought it to me off-market after he knew what types of deals we were looking for.

This growth is a clear sign of a healthy, active market.% of Original List Price Received: Sellers received 97% of their original list prices, the same as last year.

When looking at SFH check city and local regulations and look at recent meeting agendas if STR restrictions are on the horizon.

There are tourists now in local neighborhoods that would’ve never been touched ten years ago.

I’m active duty Air Force as well with four properties.

I would talk to local credit units with military specialists to see if they have anything customizable for where you're at in the process.

As always, seek professional help local to you. 

They've built strong relationships with local wholesalers and real estate agents, which means we often get direct messages with property lists.

Deals are taking a bit longer to close, reflecting a more thoughtful market.Active Inventory: Active inventory rose significantly by 55%, with 4,379 homes available compared to 2,826 last year.