Post tension slabs are slightly less inclined, but not guaranteed.Definitely have everything inspected by a neutral 3rd party inspector.

Job growth is slowing; there are signals that wage pressures may begin to ease.

Hey Kevin, I usually look for a bank that balances flexibility for your business structure with ease of access to accounts and reporting.

With inflation pressures easing and employment faltering, the central bank may shift its emphasis from price stability to labor market support.

.📊 Key Market MetricsHome prices: Down ~2–4% YoY (median ≈ $276K).Price cuts: ~28% of listings cut asking prices.Days on market: ~118–121 (up from ~103 last year).Inventory: Approaching 4–5 months of supply → shifting toward buyer’s market.Condos: More supply, longer sales times, higher HOA + insurance costs.Short-term rentals (STRs): ~60% occupancy, solid in peak months but more competition.Financing: Mortgage rates easing slightly but affordability still tight.💡 What Investors Should KnowCash flow > appreciation – Buy properties that pay today, not just someday.Condo caution – Watch for HOAs, insurance, and oversupply dragging returns.Inland & off-peak areas – Better value, steadier long-term tenants, lower entry cost.Negotiating power – Cooling market = leverage for buyers.STR playbook – Professional management, upgrades, and pricing tools are must-haves.💰 Investment Buyer OpportunitiesMotivated Sellers: Nearly 30% of listings cutting prices → room to negotiate.Single-Family Homes Inland: Lower prices + stronger year-round rental demand.Retiree-Focused Housing: Steady demand in 55+ and low-maintenance communities.Small Multifamily (2–4 units): Rising rents + less competition = strong buy-and-hold.Fix & Flip: Longer DOM = distressed sellers and below-value buys.✅ Bottom LineMyrtle Beach is shifting from a hot seller’s market to a more balanced one.

I think the simplest way to say this is with a commission sharing modelyou have to go through more leads than with just paying up front.Usually when it's commission sharing leads there's less of a vetting process,brand credibility, trust, and ease of conversation going into the lead.As long as the company is a viable one with a great reputation,there should be no issue taking a chance on paying for leads up front.Another question in mind is what's your confidence level when speaking with leads?

• At what point in your scaling journey did you find that having a formal entity (LLC, LP, or trust) became non-negotiable for both protection and ease of growing your portfolio?

Other Questions:a) Do you recommend 3 or 4 or 5 bed room houses for ease and best returns of renting out?

When it comes to the buy vs. the sell conversation I look at a few factors like my return on equity (>8/10%), ease of management, upcoming CapEx needs.

. 👉 This is the kind of backdrop the Fed wanted — easing inflation pressures that make it safer to cut rates.🏡 Home Price Growth Slows, But Stays PositiveCotality (formerly CoreLogic) reported home prices up 1.4% year-over-year in July.