Something to the effect that they will look at pics and video of the space and give you ideas on how to make the space unique with good style to help your place stand apart from the competition and you can purchase the material from the company as well (think wall accents, cabinetry, etc)I think the pod dropped in the last couple weeks.

Then do rest of the property.3) Recommend adding 3D Tour and Floorplan-- Some of the competition already offer.4) Marketing Exposure-- Can see it on Zillow, Redfin, Appartments.com, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Trulia & Hotpads, which are all the big ones.5) When is the last time you dropped the price?

Strong business credit can sometimes offer more flexible financing options when starting a real estate business.Step 4: Leverage Your KnowledgeAs a business management major, you have a unique perspective and skill set that can add value in a competitive market.

I think that line was a subtle shot against a lot of the competition who were founded by software folks or small scale real estate investors. 

That allowed us to get the property at an even deeper discount in a really competitive area of NY. 

Utilize Off-Market DealsOff-market deals are valuable because there’s less competition and potentially better terms: Direct Mail Campaigns: Send targeted mail to owners of distressed, vacant, or inherited properties.

I have a property in Summerville, SC and looks like lots of competition for rentals.

At the end of the day, there are a ton of local small banks that offer competitive HELOC products.

Investors who stay in tune with the local marketplace and apply the 70% formula as a guideline instead of a blanket rule will make their offers more competitive and their investments more lucrative.This post originally appeared on the BiggerPockets blog.

It depends on how price sensitive your market is  Also, you said there is a lot of competition.