Quote from @Casey Eiland: I’m noticing an interesting shift here in Columbus:• Inventory is finally starting to loosen up• Sellers are getting more realistic with pricing• Rents are still holding strong in most sub-markets• Small multis (duplex–quad) seem to be sitting longer than last year• But good value-add stuff is getting snapped up fastFrom what I’m seeing, it feels like one of the better windows we’ve had in a while to pick up small multifamily, especially anything with below-market rents or light cosmetic rehab potential.Curious what others think, are you being more aggressive right now, or staying cautious until rates move?

Tight inventory see's to that. 

My question is:Is having access to someone like this considered a unique or “privileged” opportunity, or is it fairly common for investors to connect with brokers or individuals who can source REO inventory directly from banks?

-Single-family home months of inventory expanded to a 5.2-months supply, up from 4.4 months last October.

I'd like to buy a condo in my neighborhood but everything seems so overpriced right now and there's no REO inventory in my area. 

It’s not finding deals.It’s not analyzing deals.It’s not even raising capital.It’s understanding your financing strategy.The investors I see scaling the fastest aren’t buying more properties — they’re using smarter leverage:• DSCR for rentals• Bridge loans for transitional deals• Refinance strategies to unlock trapped equity• New construction loans to build inventory when MLS is tightWhat’s one financing strategy that helped you grow faster — or one you wish you used sooner?

Their “deal” might not be a good deal for you.Some investor-friendly shops move a lot of inventory.

100%, that is for sure an option that always exists but I am mainly discussing on market/MLS properties but at the same time, with more inventory and slower market, even the off market/verified lists take longer to sell which gives investors that extra time to get this research done correctly. 

Manchester and New Britain are great starting points...when there's inventory! 

Winter rentals are becoming difficult because there has been a ton of condo developments built recently and there's a lot of inventory for Winter rentals.Property 1 - Fully renovated 3 bedroom/2 bath single family.