If you're trying to get a listing to sell a home, you're at a big competitive disadvantage if you can't put your home on the MLS... 

Is Real Estate investing becoming more competitive daily?

Hence, less competition. 

-Rent: The rent for the property should be competitive within the local market, but also high enough to generate a positive cash flow for the owner.Financing: It's important to carefully consider the financing options available for the property, including the down payment, interest rate, and loan terms. 

Who knows of platforms out there like Bigger Pockets that are resources for REIs, and may be considered in competition with Bigger Pockets? 

Remember, all conventional lenders have to follow the same rules and the competition is fierce. 

Good morning BP Family,I've been reading the forums for a while, but this is my first post.  A quick intro about myself, I purchased my first rental property in Oct. 2017 and currently have 16 units.  I've mainly inve...

We were in a competitive space, make sure the location you choose is the only one within a 1/2 mile radius or competition will erode your profits.If you are fortunate to purchase an ideal location keep in mind the revenues have plateaued by time you've purchase the business (if the business is more than 5yrs. old).

Theory and reality are two very different things, especially as increasing competition drives down occupancy and nightly rates in most markets.For the vast majority of people, the most likely thing it will generate is huge amounts of future risk

In my opinion, it beats the alternative of having kids wait until they are 18 and leave the house to learn how to manage money when they have credit card companies influencing them to go into consumer debt.