The market is always in flux and based on current supply & demand which is affected by current mortgage rates & other macroeconomic conditions and supply available at the moment.I would not recommend waiving your inspection unless you are an experienced investor.

In markets with more demand then supply I think this will just give prices another boost.

Here's the deal, new home builders have lots of inventory, sure they want to sell to owner occupants that are going to live there and get regular owner occupant mortgages like conventional, FHA and VA. 

That improves the block, raises tax revenue, reduces blight, and gives buyers move-in-ready options.If investors stopped buying distressed houses tomorrow, you’d see:• fewer renovated homes• more unsafe/dated properties sitting vacant• lower neighborhood appeal• and fewer entry-level houses anyone actually wantsThat doesn’t help affordability, it hurts it.The real driver of rising prices is supply versus demand, not whether an investor bought the house first.

As far as the markets go, things are moving quickly due to the backlog of buyers but my data suggests that supply will slowly start to creep upward as we get out of the summer and into the fall and hopefully as supply increases prices will deflate from the over inflated numbers we have been seeing over the last years or so. 

Our government printed massive amounts of money, increased the money supply 40%, droves prices of everything way up, and people are upset.

However, supply isn't as much in Houston for lower price points, higher price per sqft.

Our market  basis is tight supply thus a new build, also people wanting to move to the country side.  75 acres into 18 lots.  

For consumers, the affordability benefit is modest—monthly payments drop slightly, but total interest nearly doubles, slowing equity growth and potentially inflating housing prices without addressing supply constraints.

.🧑‍🔧 Contractor Labor & Supplies – Any materials or hired help for property improvements.🚗 Mileage/Travel – When traveling to inspect or manage rental properties (keep mileage logs).💻 Office Supplies & Software – Including bookkeeping tools, printers, and even part of your home office.Creative Ways to Give Back — and Still SaveGiving back can also be tax-deductible when done thoughtfully:🎁 Tenant Appreciation Gifts: Small gifts such as gift cards, snacks, or holiday baskets (under $25 per tenant per IRS rules) can be deductible as a business expense.🏘️ Community Donations: Contributing to local charities, shelters, or community events near your property may be tax-deductible if donated to a registered nonprofit (501(c)(3)).🧤 Property Improvement Drives: Donating old appliances, furniture, or materials from renovations to nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity can qualify as a charitable deduction.Pro Tip:Before December 31st, review your receipts, invoices, and bank statements.