Sellers are responding by cutting prices or pulling listings altogether, hoping to wait out the slowdown.

We’re working on boosting our income and cutting expenses, but I also want to make sure we’re getting the most out of what we’ve got.I’ve looked at BRRRR, but we are looking to buy in a fairly expensive market (Northern MA / Southern NH) and it seems tough to pull that off with $250K.

Since the time to sell actually decreased (see chart below) and the inventory (months of supply) remained stable, my guess is that all the negative news and global uncertainty pushed some sellers to cut prices.I also looked into distressed single-family home sales, and there’s no sign of trouble.

Out-of-state investing can really open up stronger cash-flow markets compared to high-priced local ones.When you’re narrowing down between markets like KC or Akron/Canton, I’d recommend looking at:Rent-to-price ratios (at least 1%+ after rehab)Landlord/tenant laws (some states are much friendlier)Local Section 8 payment standards (a hidden edge a lot of BRRRR investors overlook)Having investor-friendly property managers and contractors lined up early is key, since they’ll be your eyes and ears on the ground.

Scaling locally with a strong team is key — focusing on wholesalers, PMs, and lenders will definitely give you an edge.

Biggerpockets and/or reddit wont cut it. 

Hey Nicole, yeah I have heard and seen less traffic as well - some a speculating that the current administrations cuts within a recent big bill is forcing places of employment, specifically hospitals to restrain from paying premuiums on travel jobs and focusing on staffing positions.

The sales market is steady, we are not going to see a crash in this area, but it is taking longer for houses to sell and that cuts into profit margins. 

50% should actually motivate your PMC to proactively keep tenants, which cuts down on your turnover costs.

Or adopt a Zillow like structure and get a cut from each closing!