They are low doc loans, some only require a soft pull, a full appraisal will always be needed, but they can close in 20-30 days.

Medium-term rentals (MTR) can fill niches like temporary work assignments or transitions, but given the overall market softness and inventory growth in Greensboro, success with MTR requires careful targeting and competitive pricing.

Strategy this month: price inside the comp band, tighten screening, and use small concessions when availability surges.1) National Snapshot (from your state & city panels)DOM rose MoM in many supply-heavy metros: Boston 140 (+32%), Raleigh 57 (+19%), Seattle 42 (+14%), Sacramento 45 (+13%), Denver 49 (+11%), San Francisco 68 (+11%), Dallas 81 (+5%).Availability is up YoY across several Sun Belt hubs, shifting leverage toward renters: Miami 7,647 vs 5,404 YoY, Houston 10,453 vs 6,822, San Antonio 6,422 vs 4,849.Still-fast: Cheyenne (27 DOM), Minneapolis (32), Kansas City (43), Sacramento (45), Portland (45).Prices mixed: modest MoM softness in several markets; YoY trends vary by city/class.2) How to beat the slowdown Smart pricing & listing feedback → avoid overpricing stalls.

The best approach is to work with a screening provider that uses FCRA-certified human review in addition to database searches.A thorough report should include:Full credit report (from a major bureau, soft-pull if possible)Nationwide criminal and sex offender search (Multiple data providers not single)Eviction history Judgments and liens (No longer appear on credit reports)Optional tools such as income, employment, and ID verification to detect fraudWhen comparing services, ask how they verify mismatched data and whether they confirm records manually.

OK.You have a CRAZY soft spot here so the DECKING also needs to be replaced there... and when we do it, some of those pieces of brick simply aren't going to stay on as they were already a little LOOSE...

Let the Market RecoverSelling into a soft market could mean leaving money on the table.

Plus, she said firsthand that she has seen people become more embolden and feel like they can get away with anything because they believe he will be soft on crime.

This has been a huge help in moving brush. 

I definitely need to brush up on how hard the Colorado State legislature has made it on Landlords.To get started I'm going to focus on the Roaring Fork Valley, where I know the market and can make more informed decisions.

STRs in smaller markets are tricky — a couple soft months can kill your return.If it were me, I’d either:Negotiate harder on price (closer to payoff, not $240k),Or pivot this into a lease option or seller carry that minimizes your upfront cash and risk.You’re not crazy for exploring it — it’s just a thin deal unless the seller’s super flexible.