The dollar is in some ways a terrible currency (it can be printed at the will of the Fed, there's nothing backing it but trust), but in other ways it is a perfect currency (it is indexed to purchasing power against a basket of goods and services, and can be printed at will - yes this is both a plus and a minus for ordinary Americans).

Well according to Fannie Mae in June the share of home owners who think its a good time to sell fell from 76% to 68% in June.Just 20% of consumers think its a good time to buy, which is an improvment from May 2022 (Fannie Mae)The biggest issue is theres more people who feel like the economy is on the wrong track and at risk of losing their job.Home Buyer Cancellations reached a new height of 15% in June, to put it into perspective cancellations were at 11% last year (Redfin) so we're not in terrible territory.

It represents our business very poorly and our store front looks terrible.

You 100% must have a team on the ground or you will get ripped off and have a terrible experience.

However, many new investors also buy terrible first deals.

As for the basements, one side its easy to see that it was once a unit but is in terrible shape.

Thank you, I appreciate the response, not a terrible idea.  

The owner was looking at foreclosure and the house was in terrible shape.

That sounds like a terrible client! 

I felt terrible all the time and I couldn’t eat anything without getting a massive reaction and being completely out for a few hours.