I've heard of mentees who started cleaning up construction areas on a flip at the end of each work day or picking up supplies at Home Depot and delivering them to the job site.

Since values have still remained strong people are still cashing out further decreasing supply. 

I heard that not just from other investors but from wholesalers who supply them with listings as well.

Ryan offered various reasons for the delays, including difficulties in obtaining permits, scheduling subcontractors, and obtaining supplies; even making allowances for these factors, we found the delays to be extraordinary.While we were pleased with some of the subcontractors (e.g., the roofers, the fireplace repair crew, and the carpet installers), there were numerous instances when Bildwise and its subcontractors did not complete tasks in a workmanlike manner.

You have to love the simplicity of supply and demand!

Calling it a supply issue.

*Two-wire ungrounded systems with two-prong receptacle acceptable *Two-wire ungrounded system with three-prong receptacle unacceptable unless supplied through GFCIBased on that, the 3-prong outlets you put in wouldn't pass if they test them.If you're interested, here's a list of the top 10 most commonly failed inspection items (in order from highest to lowest failure rate) from one county Housing Authority:1.

Personally, I'm betting my own money on it, looking for investments now that our inventory has creeped up to about 4 months supply, which is still pretty low compared to most markets.  

Commission rates, like any other good or service are based on supply and demand.The settlement is likely to lead to a lot of agents leaving the business.

It will ultimately be based on the supply and demand of the area but you have to keep an eye on the total renter pool as well.