I’ve spent the last few weeks deep-diving into the Cape Town STR market, and I noticed a massive 'Trust Gap.'

There are so many opportunities in real estate that just sit undisturbed like a gold nugget just under the surface that ordinary people walk on and over every day but are too busy or so it seems to even bother to notice!

Inflated ARVs and paper rehabs might get clicks, but they don’t get deals closed, especially in today’s rate environment.What I’ve noticed is the same shift you mentioned: serious buyers narrowing their circle and relying more on relationships than blast emails.

Some markets we bought in saw cap rates expand over 3%...resulting in a 40% decrease in value in less than 2 years.

The interface in contrast to Facebook, but now I'm back on bigger pockets and just try to be more regular and engage with the community. the interface here is not very user friendly, which I just noticed this am a different interface that confused me as it took me to my dashboard but had no button to get to the forums. 

I call my plumbing guy who will come take a look later today and he agrees if no signs of moisture intrusion outside or leaks from upstairs especially without drywall damage, it sounds to him like the father in-law who is always there and "discovers" these things is doing it.I've since given the tenant notice to vacate.

Another thing we sometimes try to posting an abandonment notice. 

Whoops, just noticed Adrienne already explained that.But I tend to agree with @Jason Wray about the plain overall facelift.

When they don’t, they walk without regret.The signaling you noticed (leg shaking, glasses, subtle cues) is also real.

The main thing I'm noticing, which is a recurring theme, is that the supposed ARV used to underwrite the deal is sky high.