i keep seeing stuff online about rates are dropping.

Look at the expected returns for each deal and compare the opportunity costs.

People scour the online ads, Pennysaver, lawn signs, etc., and contact the agent.

I missed opportunities to rebalance my portfolio and adjust asset allocation.

Inventory for single family homes continues to be very tight and I see the best opportunities to invest in single family homes in established and emerging areas. 

Maybe we dodged a bullet or missed an opportunity.

Looked at dozens of SFHs online and ran the numbers, ARV not high enough, renovation costs going over, and making offers based on video tours, sight unseen has been challenging.

What the benefits for the seller are is that they CAN foreclose almost as easily as a bank if need be; there is a good chance that they can get a better rate on that Note that they will carry (say 5-10%) than what they are likely to get with their equity otherwise; if might help them sell a property that is hard to sell otherwise; and might be advantages income tax wise also.One example is a 4plex that just came online here in our market.

Use this as an opportunity to show good will to your tenants while simultaneously inspecting how they are caring for the rental.

Hi everyone, My fiancée and I have been given the opportunity to purchase our first investment property off market from a family member.