It seems like more people have been trying to get in on these higher prices as of late and there just aren’t as many buyers that want to buy at higher prices.

And this is near city center in Houston TX with plenty of land and appreciation.I try not to be a strict rule of thumb buyer but bottom line, unless it's an A or NNN deal, a property will almost never cash flow if it isn't a 1% deal. 

Fortunately for us the pictures were terrible in the listing and that made it less appealing to other buyers.

Should I be networking with buyers first?

Buyer decides to represent himself, buyer requests more details about a condo on RedFin, gets contacted by listing agent, LA and buyer meet at condo and do a walkthrough, buyer says where do I submit my offer, LA and broker both state your offer won’t be accepted unless you’re represented by a realtor, broker says you can use LA, buyer declines offer and says “I’ll have my realtor be in contact with you.

Buyer beware.

Therefore, if you are only interested in being a buyer, you would save on your own commission but the realtor (broker) would get a commission.

But He took a while to make his mind as as a 1st time home buyer I lowered rent to $1495 in panick it wouldnt rent at all by the time he came back.

For meeting potential new buyers, coffee shops is common practice.

Hello,I just bought a two family ( first time home buyer/owner occupied).