By the time a seller gets to a foreclosure sale he has had his realty check. 100% agree.

Distressed homes are hard to find, and I am learning that I don't have the fortitude to withstand the rehab process.My goal continues to be finding residential and commercial (office/conference space) property for rental purposes over a one- to five-year period.

If you're interested in digging deeper into some of these options, especially in the real estate sphere around Austin or Phoenix, I'd love to share more over a coffe chat.Take care,PatTurning investment visions into REALITY in Phoenix, AZ - Ranked #1 for residential real estate growth and opportunity by PwC

Buy and hold on commercial and residential wholesaling. 

That was taking a while so we started looking on our own with the help of CrestCore Realty and are now under contract to buy a house.

Understanding Commercial LoansProperties with 5 or more units typically fall under commercial real estate loans, which have different requirements compared to residential loans.Requirements for a Commercial LoanCreditworthiness: Both your personal and business credit scores will be considered.Down Payment: Typically, 20-30% down payment is required.Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): Lenders will assess the property's income relative to the debt payments.

A little about me:I hold a Certified General Appraiser license and have been working in corporate and commercial real estate for over 25 years.My recent focus has been on property investments and appraisal work, including commercial and residential properties, lease-to-own agreements, and broker price opinions (BPOs).I’m always looking for opportunities to expand my portfolio and knowledge in real estate, and I love analyzing market trends and valuations.I’m here to connect with other investors, share insights, and learn from the wealth of knowledge this community offers.

If not, CAP rate is a metric, but not applicable as 4 and under are residential and valued by comparable sales.

Realty Share learned the hard way what happens when you bring in the big institutional investors..

I personally never would, but I would talk to people that have that can give you an idea of what it's actually like instead of getting opinions from everyone who never have and say it's the worst.Jacksonville, FL has been great from 2010-2022, but there has been a huge surge in building residential from 2020-2023, which severely impacted the supply and demand balance and rents have flattened or dropped from 2022-today.