Rental Property Investor · Gilbert, AZ · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
I don’t know how all the other experienced investors have been doing this year but my motto this year has been stay alive in 2025 - both literally and figuratively. I’ve had close loved ones pass away this year and I know of many others that have passed away too. And in business, I went from buying around 20 properties and selling around 20 properties from my portfolio a year to selling around 4 properties in 2024 and the first 9 month of 2025. But within the past 2 months I have gotten 5 properties under contract to sell and I have either purchased or gotten under contract to purchase 6 properties at around 65% - 70% of value. And some of these don’t need a lot of work.
I’ve been able to offer wholesalers $10,000 to $25,000 below their already discounted prices and for the most part, I have been getting those properties. I have been able to get better deals today than I have in the past 2-3 years. And properties that I am putting on the market are starting to sell faster.
Is anyone else experiencing this sudden uptick in real estate in your businesses within the last month or two?
Mechanicsburg, PA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
10mo
I purchased 2 properties this year at 70% of as-is appraisal value. Bought another at 58% of ARV. Purchased 3 from a new home builder at fixed interest rates of 4.25%, 4.25% and 4.75%. Bought another from a tired landlord for $20,000 less than asking. And sold a rental for $300,000 after paying $89,000 for it 21 years ago. It wasn't my biggest year, when I bought 39 properties and sold 35 properties, but it was good enough.
Lender · Ponte Vedra, FL · Member since 2024 · 25 posts · 11 votes
10mo
Hm, I've seen a fair amount of deal flow in different markets from FL, to TX, MI, OH, SC, NC and TN, and have seen these 65-70% of value purchases, but also find thats somewhat standard, even with cosmetic to definetly medium rehabs. I can't confirm nor deny this equates to every market, but people are definetly feeling the pressure in our current economy and inflation. Fixed incomes in this high cost living enviorment is hurting a good chunk right now.
Mechanicsburg, PA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
10mo
I purchased 2 properties this year at 70% of as-is appraisal value. Bought another at 58% of ARV. Purchased 3 from a new home builder at fixed interest rates of 4.25%, 4.25% and 4.75%. Bought another from a tired landlord for $20,000 less than asking. And sold a rental for $300,000 after paying $89,000 for it 21 years ago. It wasn't my biggest year, when I bought 39 properties and sold 35 properties, but it was good enough.
Specialist · Member since 2025 · 483 posts · 270 votes
10mo
First off, I’m sorry for your losses—and respect the grit to keep moving. Yes, we’re seeing a similar lift: more motivated sellers, faster DOM on clean listings, and deeper discounts when you lead with cash or tight terms. Keep pressing the edge while it’s here: maintain volume (analyze daily, offer twice what feels “reasonable”), anchor low with clear comps/repair math, and lock quick-close timelines to win. On buys, prioritize stable areas and light‑lift assets you can turn fast; on sells, price to the last comp and watch showings weekly. Document your ratios so you can throttle up while the window’s open.
Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
10mo
It's been busier I would say for the past 6 months. Sellers, agents, wholesalers are hungry so you can have leverage as a buyer. It dipped a little during the shutdown but creeped back up
Real Estate Agent · San Antonio TX / Fort Lauderdale, FL · Member since 2023 · 117 posts · 25 votes
1mo
Same thing playing out here in the San Antonio market, has been for the last six weeks or so.. Buyers and sellers seem to finally be getting ahold of reality where pricing is concern, and that’s creating better buying opportunities for the investors who can take advantage quickly and underwrite cautiously. The whales also seem to be a little more eager to bargain, and more willing to lose money on an unprofitable deal if they find the next one that’s profitable. I think a major change is that real investing is becoming reward for diciplene, which would be buy for current reasonible dollar.