Since there's a lot of competition, I'll have to find the ones that need my special skills (title and estate related issues).If you do decide to keep looking, definitely get clear with your agent about what went down on this one.

In that timeframe I bought 12 houses with little to no competition.

If you feel/know that a realtor/broker is selling a bank foreclosure to a friend or relative and taking actions to give them a competitive advantage, like telling them other peoples bids, restricting access to property for others while the insider knows the true condition of property.... what can be done?

all good advice. really good. one "issue" i have is that i buy houses off MLS, so i dont get the deals that most of you get.Everyone of my deals is off the MLS and I'm probably in one of the most competitive markets in the US (Phoenix).

He's willing to draw up designs for a fraction of normal cost.

Less competition, but less chance for appreciation.

Hi All,I'm currently looking to buy a multifamily but I'm wondering whether I should go for bigger complex instead of 4plexes.These are the the pros and cons that came in to my mind (Please feel free to add)Pros for 4 plexes:- Conventional financing- Easier to sellCons for 4 plexes:- More expensive price per unit compared to bigger complex- Smaller return compared to bigger complex- More competition in making offers (harder to find good deals)Pros for bigger complex:- Cheaper price per unit- Higher return- Less competition in making offersCons for bigger complex:- Commercial financing- Harder to sell- It's like putting a lot of eggs in one basketA little bit of background about me: I'm a buy and hold investor and currently looking to buy in Arizona.

After watching all those cooking competition shows on TV (Chopped, Hells Kitchen, etc), I can imagine how stressful your job it!

J Scott has assembled an amazing team that's succeeding in his market in spite of tremendous local competition.

I am looking for extending my network with Chicago investors.In my opinion, In this business, there is no competition.