The OTAs are getting pretty heavy handed. 

When properties are listed publicly, competition drives up purchase prices.

Lately I’ve been talking with several investors who say the MLS has become extremely competitive in their market.Some are turning back to direct-to-seller outreach while others rely heavily on wholesalers or agent relationships.For investors actively buying right now:• Are you still finding deals on the MLS?

⸻My Biggest Concerns•Hidden electrical scope expansion•Water + foundation compounding issues•Permit delays•Choosing the wrong lead contractor•Underestimating timeline dragIf you could go back to your first heavy project, what would you do differently?

too much competition, thin margins, holding costs eating you alive?

Right now, I’m looking to recoup and scale income without deploying more heavy capital while I let my current liquidity sit.​I’ve decided to pivot my immediate focus to Co-hosting Mid-Term Rentals (MTRs).

Tenants have more options now, and nicer units attract better, longer-term renters.Section 8 still produces great, stable income, but it’s more competitive now and requires a more proactive approach.If anyone here is investing in Section 8 or trying to improve their results, feel free to message me.

Did you price it competitively without being desperate?

Leverage is lost with competition and making the effort during the week, can be the difference between acceptance and an all-cash offer coming in over the weekend.

The first 2-3 weeks are heavy on training, depending on their experience and skill.Cold Calling vs Texting:Both work, texting gets better response rates initially.