I’ve heard on the news the market is going to crash. ​

Hi Dirk,What I've done in new markets I've invested in is join the local facebook community group pages and post about my needs - ISO of plumber, electrician, handyman, etc.

I would love to network and learn from any investors in either market. 

Often borrowers can obtain lower than market rates or more flexible terms such as interest only for the initial fixed period.

I don't do much "creative" financing cause time is wasted dealing through gatekeepers/agents, I do my creativity usually by buying deep or making a market for someone needy.

We are still in a very tight, low inventory market- but appreciation has never been higher- it's a great place for a wealth-building investment portfolio- it sure beats the highs and lows of the stock market! 

I didn't come across this condition.

Off market through a relationship with the broker who sold me my 56 unit off market.

Tried selling the LTR but it wasn’t the right time in that market so it sat.

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