Lender · Princeton, NJ · Member since 2026 · 13 posts · 1 vote
I’m curious how investors and people working with investment deals are approaching opportunities right now.
Are you finding the biggest challenge is sourcing deals with enough margin, managing rehab costs, securing financing, or making the numbers work on the exit?
I’m also interested in what makes you pass on a deal versus move forward, especially when the property looks promising but the numbers are tight.
For those actively buying or working with investors, what’s been working best for you lately?
I’m curious how investors and people working with investment deals are approaching opportunities right now.
Are you finding the biggest challenge is sourcing deals with enough margin, managing rehab costs, securing financing, or making the numbers work on the exit?
I’m also interested in what makes you pass on a deal versus move forward, especially when the property looks promising but the numbers are tight.
For those actively buying or working with investors, what’s been working best for you lately?
For me, the deal has to leave enough room for surprises. I look at realistic ARV, rehab costs, holding costs, and selling expenses, then pass if the profit depends on everything going perfectly. Sourcing is probably the hardest part, which is why I'd also look at Midwest markets, where lower purchase prices can leave more room for a solid flip. Reliable local contractors make a big difference, too.
Consider this when you buy a flip with only one way out. If the retail market softens mid-project, can you refinance into a DSCR loan and break even or cash flow as a long-term or medium-term rental? When retail sale at the very top of the comps is the only exit that works, the risk profile is too high.
Good point, Alejandro. I think having a backup exit is huge in this market. From the lending side, I'd also want to make sure the numbers still work if rehab runs over budget or the property takes longer to sell. If the rental numbers make sense, refinancing into a DSCR loan could be a solid plan B.
Curious, are you seeing more investors hold onto properties lately instead of selling, or are most still focused on flipping?
Absolutely, Caleb. Days on market and pricing can tell you a lot about how realistic the exit is. I think it comes down to buying right, leaving enough room for unexpected costs, and making sure the deal still works if it takes longer to sell than planned. Are you seeing investors have to get more aggressive with their offers lately to find deals that actually make sense?
I’m curious how investors and people working with investment deals are approaching opportunities right now.
Are you finding the biggest challenge is sourcing deals with enough margin, managing rehab costs, securing financing, or making the numbers work on the exit?
I’m also interested in what makes you pass on a deal versus move forward, especially when the property looks promising but the numbers are tight.
For those actively buying or working with investors, what’s been working best for you lately?
For me, the deal has to leave enough room for surprises. I look at realistic ARV, rehab costs, holding costs, and selling expenses, then pass if the profit depends on everything going perfectly. Sourcing is probably the hardest part, which is why I'd also look at Midwest markets, where lower purchase prices can leave more room for a solid flip. Reliable local contractors make a big difference, too.
Good points @Arman Ahmed. I agree that sourcing the right deal and having reliable contractors can make or break a flip. Even a good-looking deal can get tight quickly when rehab costs or timelines creep up. Are you seeing better opportunities in the Columbus market lately, or are investors having to look further out to find the right margins?