Investors — What's the Biggest Challenge You're Facing When Finding Your Next

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Investors — What's the Biggest Challenge You're Facing When Finding Your Next

Nicholas Mitsakos
Realtor · Columbia, SC · Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 0 votes

I've been thinking about what investors are running into in today's market, especially when it comes to finding properties that actually make sense financially.

Between acquisition costs, financing, renovation expenses, and finding deals with enough margin, it seems like there's a lot more to consider than simply finding a property at a good price.

I'm curious to hear from investors who are actively looking for their next deal:

  • Is finding properties at the right price your biggest challenge?

  • Are financing costs making it harder to get deals to pencil out?

  • Are renovation costs or finding reliable contractors holding you back?

  • Or is it something else entirely?

I'm especially interested in hearing from investors in the South Carolina market, but I'd love to hear perspectives from other markets as well.

What's the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next investment?

Looking forward to hearing everyone's experiences and learning from the discussion.

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  • Diana KhanPro Member
    Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 631 posts · 218 votes
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    Quote from @Nicholas Mitsakos:

    I've been thinking about what investors are running into in today's market, especially when it comes to finding properties that actually make sense financially.

    Between acquisition costs, financing, renovation expenses, and finding deals with enough margin, it seems like there's a lot more to consider than simply finding a property at a good price.

    I'm curious to hear from investors who are actively looking for their next deal:

    • Is finding properties at the right price your biggest challenge?

    • Are financing costs making it harder to get deals to pencil out?

    • Are renovation costs or finding reliable contractors holding you back?

    • Or is it something else entirely?

    I'm especially interested in hearing from investors in the South Carolina market, but I'd love to hear perspectives from other markets as well.

    What's the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next investment?

    Looking forward to hearing everyone's experiences and learning from the discussion.

    @Nicholas Mitsakos, I'd say one of the biggest challenges is finding a property where the numbers still make sense after accounting for all the possible risks. A good purchase price is important, but unexpected repairs, title issues, or contract terms can quickly change whether a deal is worth pursuing.

    I'm a real estate attorney, broker, and investor based in Maryland, and I work with clients on real estate transactions, contracts, and property-related matters. I've seen how important it is to look beyond the asking price and review the details before committing to a purchase. Sometimes the issues you uncover early are what help you decide whether to move forward.

    I appreciate you starting this conversation, @Nicholas Mitsakos. It's always interesting to hear what other investors are facing in different markets. This connects closely with the work I do, and I'd be happy to stay connected!

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  • Ametria Chaney
    Realtor · Memphis, Shelby County · Member since 2026 · 103 posts · 31 votes
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    Nicholas, from the agent side, the pain points I hear from active investors are remarkably consistent: deal flow (the MLS is picked over, so they're hungry for off-market), sellers whose price expectations haven't caught up with investor math, and margins squeezed between purchase prices and today's carrying costs. The investors still finding deals are the ones with clear buy boxes and fast decision-making — they can say yes in 24 hours. For agents, the opportunity is being the one who brings honest underwriting instead of hype: investors remember who talked them out of a bad deal. What investor niche are you hoping to serve in Columbia — buy-and-hold, flippers, or both?

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  • Matthew MorrowBusiness Member
    Investor · PA - NY - NJ · Member since 2019 · 774 posts · 262 votes
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    @Nicholas Mitsakos from the investor side, it's finding them before everyone else does. On the MLS, by the time something looks good on paper, a lot of people are running the same numbers. That's why most of my early deals came straight from sellers. The other one right now is the refi. Appraisals are coming in light in our market, so the deal has to work even if the value comes in under plan. Since you're on the agent side, here's my advice: become the center of your investors' universe. Add value, start a meetup, and don't try to be the expert on everything. Connect them with the right people, and it'll pay off. We went from a handful of clients to hundreds doing exactly that, with a lot of help from BP.

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