Specifically:- Estimating cash flow- Evaluating long-term appreciation potential- Understanding neighborhood demographics- Estimating renovation costsI’m working on a tool where:- You paste a Zillow link.The system uses AI to:- Analyze cash flow potential via Rentometer rents- Predict appreciation based on historical trends- Break down local demographic dataGoal: Automate the time-consuming parts of deal analysis and help investors screen properties faster. 

I’ve seen some investors get creative lately — curious to hear what others are doing to close deals faster.

Every investor knows — the faster you close and renovate, the higher your ROI. 

No heavy rehabs.Use private money or short-term capital to acquire them.Structure that private money to be paid off within about 5 years - smaller loan, faster payback.Then sell the property on terms using seller financing with a 30-year note to a family who wants to own, not rent.The buyer makes fixed monthly payments for 30 years.After the private money is paid off in year five, the income continues for another 25 years - steady, predictable, and debt-free.In simple terms:You’re financing like a car loan but selling like a mortgage.The result is a portfolio of free-and-clear homes that still send monthly payments for decades, without renters, maintenance calls, or refinance risk.Why it works:Shorter debt horizon = faster path to financial freedom.Selling as-is means no rehab costs or turnovers.Owner-occupants take care of the property.Payments are consistent and long-term.It’s not about leverage.

I’d love to open up the discussion on what’s working for investors right now and how different lenders are adapting to help deals close smoother and faster.

Keep exploring meetups, walk properties, and get to know your submarkets well.The more hands-on you get, the faster everything will click.

Hey everyone,I’ve been noticing more investors shifting toward lighter cosmetic rehabs instead of full gut flips this year — especially as labor costs and permit timelines stay unpredictable.Some markets (like the Midwest and Southeast) are seeing price rebounds on entry-level homes, so smaller updates and faster turns seem to be making more sense for some investors.Curious what you all are seeing:Are you adjusting your strategy toward smaller, faster rehabs?

Plus you can close faster, in all cash which offers you the better buys.  

I represent a lot of buyers and I do communicate the value of turnkey - its worth about $20/ft hard cost, and about 2 months of mortgage payments/opportunity cost and whatever you value dozens of hours of your own time.Strong rental history is good but I do not place a ton of weight on that. 

Having all the plans and documents available makes the process go way faster.