So from this point of view really nothing changes. $1 vs $0 is practically the same thing for real life purposes. 

Does anyone ever really check this?

Five Ways Buying and Selling a House Could ChangeThe National Association of Realtors has agreed to change its policies to settle several lawsuits brought by home sellers — a move that could reduce commissions.A settlement reached this week threatens to strike a blow to an established standard of residential real estate: the 6 percent sales commission.

No one has ever complained because it helps them close one or two extra deals every month which ends up being a more than10x return on their investment.Tools are these funny things, try them, if they are not adding value just cancel.

If you would ever like to talk about different markets in Michigan feel free to reach out.

Biggest mistake ever.

Hi Whitney,The market has definitely changed and BRRRRs are more difficult to execute, but there are still many investors using the same strategy.

I don't see the point to get 20k off for 50k worth of work, so we switched to mve in ready properties and just let appreciation do the heavy lifting. 2024 looks like it might bring some change: average days on market are currently at 26 (from 5 most of last summer) and listings that go under contract on the first weekend dropped from 56% last year this time to 25% now. 

I have no intention of ever getting married or having kids.

I also strongly believe that if the first impression is bad it takes a lot to change that view.