Instead, the fund invested in risky assets that did not provide the promised safety and security, was unprofitable, had very little return on investment, and a large amount of debt.

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.

For BRRRR or cash-out refis, do you try to pull all your money out, or do you leave some equity in for safety?

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.

So long as you aren't raising rent in retaliation for them exercising their legal rights, such as reporting safety violations, you will be just fine from a legal standpoint. 

I hear of 10-20K more often, but even then it's investors with large teams, and in competitive markets.There are so many variables, that budget is very much dependent on the market, your goals for volume, and your ability to close.PPC cost is more clear cut - I know a couple of reputable agencies that would be able to tell you about how much you need to spend in a given market, and how long you would need to spend for.SEO is very DIYable, OR you can have an agency help with backlinks, writing content, etc.I interviewed a gal in Houston last week who has earned $300K in assignment fees YTD from all SEO leads on 1 website that generates leads across Texas.

@Kerry Baird here is the video from the company that wrote the life and safety code.

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. 

So the 14.75% (15%) is just their cut.