Just like Bonds, ETFs, Foreign Stocks, CD Ladders, et al... almost any instrument you see suggested has an equivalency in real estate.

I have that alert on to talk to other players who are active in the space 

You'll also need to convince these buyers you're a real player because we've all had numerous people give us their wholesaler pitch then never hear from the again.

In some areas like Irving, the city over the last few years has dogged some developers to tear down C/D developments that were in tougher shape. 

It makes small investor like us feels good that just simple cashflow 2/1 BR and/or flipping duplex and/or househacking would just work.Maybe we're better money manager than all those institution player after all......maybe the 30 Year fixed rate mortgage , that's all what we need.7% residential interest rate seems like a bargain compare to those syndicator 5 year balloon loan.

I'm wondering if the big players like Experian or Transunion have an advantage?

Otherwise this could have potential but keep in mind this is a C-, D+ area. 

Certainly doesn't mean every player or company out there, but a whole hell of a lot them.

It is when the market has correction the real players are still standing.

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