So just ask yourself… are you flipping to reach rentals, or flipping to avoid taking that first scary step of owning one?

So, I have this 3400 SF house I am trying to rent out.
- All utilities included (except internet, water, and pellets for the pellet stove)
- Comes with private sauna
- Comes with Private Gym
- Comes with shared in gr...

This data confirms a broader shift:Pandemic migration has fully cooled.Supply growth in Sun Belt markets is outrunning demand.𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞: rent concessions, increased marketing, or selective disposition.𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: motivated sellers, flexible terms, and creative deal structures.If you’re new to real estate and have been watching and waiting, this is one of the best opportunities to learn how creative investing actually works.

Specifically, pulling a list of motivated sellers, and then reaching out to it via cold calling or text.There's a tendency to take a targeted and sniper approach when you first start and have limited time.

If you ever want to run numbers or talk strategy, feel free to reach out.

.👉 Bottom line: Consumer spending is still holding up — a good sign for the broader economy and another reason the Fed may not rush more cuts just yet.📅 What’s Coming Up This Week• Homebuilder confidence (Tuesday) • Existing home sales (Thursday) • The long-delayed September Jobs Report (Thursday)Catch you next week, Derek Brickley #LoansbyDB

This is the lowest level since September 2024, putting rates today back in line with where they stood a year ago.For some broader context, here’s a chart for 30-year fixed mortgage rates over the past 5 years:Even with mortgage rates beginning to ease, affordability has not meaningfully improved, and a recent Wall Street Journal article breaks down the broader forces at play.

Renters are also being much more price-sensitive and they have more options due to slower sales activity and longer days on market for rentals.Like you mentioned, this seems to be part of a broader national pattern tied to overall economic cooling.

@Roger Hobbes  Hi Rodger ~ yes the kids are a big help, but I find the broader community is also of value 👍

My intention is to gain  a broader view of whether it was for me or not in my real estate journey.