The bad reputation usually comes from people who cut corners.

Sounds like your trading background will give you a good edge with numbers and patience.

Do you have tips for driving turnout, keeping it professional, or creating that competitive edge?

Shenandoah is more affordable and less saturated, but right at the edge of your 5-hour limit.

Sometimes with higher risk comes higher reward, but that can also be a two edged sword.

Biggerpockets and/or reddit wont cut it. 

A simple written agreement won’t cut it if things go sideways.

.📊 Key Market MetricsHome prices: Down ~2–4% YoY (median ≈ $276K).Price cuts: ~28% of listings cut asking prices.Days on market: ~118–121 (up from ~103 last year).Inventory: Approaching 4–5 months of supply → shifting toward buyer’s market.Condos: More supply, longer sales times, higher HOA + insurance costs.Short-term rentals (STRs): ~60% occupancy, solid in peak months but more competition.Financing: Mortgage rates easing slightly but affordability still tight.💡 What Investors Should KnowCash flow > appreciation – Buy properties that pay today, not just someday.Condo caution – Watch for HOAs, insurance, and oversupply dragging returns.Inland & off-peak areas – Better value, steadier long-term tenants, lower entry cost.Negotiating power – Cooling market = leverage for buyers.STR playbook – Professional management, upgrades, and pricing tools are must-haves.💰 Investment Buyer OpportunitiesMotivated Sellers: Nearly 30% of listings cutting prices → room to negotiate.Single-Family Homes Inland: Lower prices + stronger year-round rental demand.Retiree-Focused Housing: Steady demand in 55+ and low-maintenance communities.Small Multifamily (2–4 units): Rising rents + less competition = strong buy-and-hold.Fix & Flip: Longer DOM = distressed sellers and below-value buys.✅ Bottom LineMyrtle Beach is shifting from a hot seller’s market to a more balanced one.

Translation: a rate cut is officially on the table for their September 17 meeting.👉 Why it matters: The Fed sees risks shifting—between inflation and jobs—which means mortgage rates could finally get some relief depending on upcoming data.🏠 Existing Home Sales JumpJuly sales rebounded 2% after a drop in June.

Hey Sara, Hiring cold callers or specifically forming your team is not an easy and fast process.but it saves you a lot of effort and cuts time.