Great question, Melissa — based on what we’ve seen across similar properties in SW Florida, pricing closer to the low-$710s range tends to generate stronger pre-season activity, especially for water-view homes without a pool.Showings typically pick up once listings sit just below a key search threshold, even within the same portal band.

Kudos to all members who got into the fray and really tried to bolster their point of view publicly. 

Contractors: what’s your perspective on working with investors who use private or creative funding?

I credit you for being open to sharing your experience and challenges you faced.

We’re a Property Management Company (PMC) in Metro Detroit ONLY, with 25+ years of experience, and we’ve seen owners make the same mistakes, over & over again when looking to hire a PMC – which drives us nuts!.

@Kang-Li Cheng Can you expand on your experience with Doorvest?

I am wondering if anyone here has experience starting a REIT? 

Unless anyone else had a different experience? 

I simply shared my experience and stated the facts.

I’m in the early stages of real estate investing (looking at fourplexes in Bakersfield) and also doing some market research to understand what tools are actually helpful vs overkill for small landlords.Would appreciate any recommendations, experiences, or even frustrations you've had with landlord softwareThanks in advance