But the insane tax increases in Jackson County, Missouri (Kansas City) were deemed illegal:"Missouri’s State Tax Commission ordered Jackson County to roll back its 2023 property tax assessments, which raised homeowners property assessments by an average of 30% and more than 100% in some cases.

Hey everyone,I’m looking to connect with buyer agents who primarily represent fix-and-flip and BRRRR investors in NYC and North NJ.I spend most of my time underwriting value-add residential opportunities and prefer working alongside agents whose clients understand realistic numbers, timelines, and execution.Not marketing anything here — just looking to build relationships with professionals who are actively working with investors that buy consistently.If you primarily represent investor clients, feel free to comment or DM.

I’m still active, but the profile of what works has changed.I don’t think performing notes are dying, but they’re no longer a casual, low-touch yield play for small investors the way they were 3–5 years ago.What I’m seeing in 2025–2026:• Servicing and compliance costs matter now.

The combination of being investor-minded and actively buying yourself will compound quickly in a market like Massachusetts.

If you’re actively buying in Houston or surrounding areas, I’d love to learn your buy box so I can stay aligned with what serious investors are actually acquiring.I also currently have a couple of properties under contract and would appreciate any insight on breaking out of the Facebook dispo cycle (beyond LLC searching, which can feel a little daunting and impersonal).

.➡️ This looks more like a seasonal pause than a demand problem.Economic Growth Was Stronger Than ExpectedFinal Q3 GDP came in at 4.4%, the fastest pace since 2023 and slightly above the initial estimate.Growth was driven by:Strong consumer spendingIncreased exportsHigher government spendingA decline in imports (which boosts GDP)Why this matters for housing: A growing economy supports income stability, confidence, and long-term housing demand — even if activity fluctuates month to month.Labor Market: Few Layoffs, Few HiresInitial jobless claims stayed very low at 200,000, while continuing claims dipped slightly to 1.85 million.The takeaway:Employers aren’t laying people offHiring remains cautiousGig and contract work continue to absorb displaced workersThis “low-fire, low-hire” environment keeps the economy steady — not overheating or collapsing.What This Means Right NowInflation is cooperating (even if slowly)Rates have room to stabilize or improveHousing demand hasn’t disappeared — it pausedInventory remains the real constraintFor buyers and sellers, timing and preparation matter more than headlines.What to Watch This WeekFederal Reserve rate decision (Wednesday)Home price data (Case-Shiller & FHFA)Jobless claims (Thursday)Producer Price Index (Friday)Quick Rate WatchMortgage bonds are holding near key support levels, and the 10-year Treasury is sitting below an important long-term average.

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I'm actively working toward my first deal and would love to connect with wholesalers, agents, contractors, and other investors in the area.Looking forward to learning from the community and contributing here as well.Thanks! 

Quote from @Giovanni Choisne: I’m still early in my real estate journey and spending a lot of time learning how deals actually get evaluated by people who are actively buying.

A reliable tenant is someone who:Has stable employment in a market segment that is stable and likely to improve over timePays all the rent on scheduleTakes care of the propertyDoes not cause problems with neighborsDoes not engage in illegal activities while on the propertyStays for many yearsOver the years you will own the property, you will need multiple reliable tenants.