Extrapolate that forward another decade, it's basically like the board game Monopoly: in the end one player owns everything.

Larger banks like Chase or Bank of America definitely provide peace of mind for liquidity and long-term safety.

., I’m not locked into the Midwest because I’m chasing low prices.

If my agent sends me one, but I've already reached out to the seller's agent and/or did some due diligence I let her know that and I'm "chasing that one" on my own.

I wouldn’t chase flips first; do a conservative BRRRR or turnkey‑plus where you improve on turnover, then refi when stabilized.

Quote from @Brendan Chase: Whether they speak English or Spanish has nothing to do with any part of the decision making.

Quote from @Andrew Chase: I am no expert, but I do own a SFH in Richmond. 

I THINK California is the only one that will chase you down for their cut of your eventual sale. 

Not a downturn, but a correction that’s separating well-priced, well-presented homes from those chasing yesterday’s prices.Here’s what’s happening and what it means for both sides of the table.Overall Market SnapshotMedian Sales Price: $314,000 (down just 0.2% year over year)Sales Volume: Up 2.7% from Q3 2024Days on Market: 44 days, up 46.7% from last yearList-to-Sale Ratio (S/OLP): 97.1%, down 0.9 pointsSeller Concessions: Paid in 58.6% of transactions (up 1.1%)Months of Supply: 3.9 months, still a solid seller’s market below $750KIn plain terms, homes are still selling, but buyers are taking their time and overpricing is punishing sellers more severely than it did a year ago.For Sellers: Pricing Precision Matters More Than EverAbout 59% of homes were overpriced when they hit the market this quarter, and 46% of sales required a price reduction before selling.That mistake cost sellers an average of 7.1% off their original list price and added more than three extra months on the market3Q 25 Greater Huntsville Quarte…3Q 25 Greater Huntsville Quarte…Top 2 Takeaways for Sellers:Price it right the first time.Sellers who listed competitively from day one achieved 100% of their asking price in just 11 days.

Consistent tenants, simple ops, and predictable returns , that’s the kind of stability investors overlook when chasing scale.