After seeing how people work their pipelines, I realized something surprising:Many deals are lost after the seller already showed interest.
Not from lack of leads, but from:

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😮‍💨 Woodlawn and Pilsen are strong rental markets — so the real deciding factor is going to be your numbers and your strategy.One thing to consider is that with newer construction, you’ll typically see lower insurance costs, fewer maintenance issues, and far fewer future headaches.

When prices are high, fewer people can't afford to purchase so they are forced to rent.

and it has some great features, but the staff canceled my training session at the last minute which significantly reduces its value (and increases my cost as I have fewer days to use its advanced features this month, post-training).

We tailor our approach to each owner, and we do have a few landlords who like M2M—usually because they’re planning to sell, renovate, or need short-term flexibility.Three main reasons shape our preference for annual leases:Stability for both sides — predictable income and fewer vacancy risks.Cleaner planning for maintenance, renewals, and turnovers when there’s a clear cycle.Peace of mind — consistent income helps both owners and us plan finances without surprise gaps.Where M2M becomes tricky is timing.

My initial interest was in rehabilitating distressed properties, but I've found that land flipping and home wholesaling offers a more accessible entry point with fewer financial barriers and less emotional complexity.I'm pleased to join this group and look forward to networking with fellow professionals, expanding my knowledge, and contributing where I can be of assistance to others.Best regards,Samir Kaouche

Fewer still actually show-up to deliver the value in-person. 

You get verified photos, disclosures, and fewer surprises with titles or liens.

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.

-Keep every guest’s email (with permission) and re-market directly.Direct bookings = fewer fees, more stability.Anyone here already taking direct bookings?