My point was that your experience supports my observation in the sense that I think they are trying to be "market makers" and sort of control prices. 

(Memphis market observation)" - you were not posing a question at all despite the appearance of a question mark, you were merely making a few statements and following it up by further solidifying your lack of a direct question by saying "So I'm posting this just as a discussion point so that people may find it when they search."

You're right about up-sellers although I have observed many wholesalers getting much more sophisticated and dishonest, (if that's possible). 

Just wanted to share some of his observations and get your takes on how you use the power of levearge in your investments.

I dont know if there are discounts at the volume you are looking for but you'll see advertised prices under $1500 for packages from lowes and home depot My observations are that labor day tends to be one of the best if not the best holiday to buy appliances 

I'm observing at least on average 8% CoC annual in primary & secondary Texas markets for B/C assets.

@May Emery I actually just read a news article this morning saying that seniors are choosing to stay in their homes at a higher rate than whats typically been observed in the past. https://www.housingwire.com/articles/46757-baby-boomers-wont-downsize-homes-anytime-soon

I would like to go to just have a look and  observe the Mayham😎

I never dealt in Miami, but if Supreme Lending has an office near you, that would be a good place to start, we used them in Palm Beach county.A couple of observations though:STR’s in Miami Beach are Highly regulated, permits required, Most condo associations do Not allow them and the ones that qualify for str’s are highly priced.You are going to need at least 25% down, along with closing costs and any rehab money will most likely be out of pocket for an investment property.Many of the condos that you can do this with will be in buildings where the unit does Not qualify for traditional conventional loans, due the higher percentage of rental units verses the number of owner occupied.  

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