Good afternoon folks,I'm thinking in building an empty lot I own in Ellijay, GA.  Do you guys have a ROT to determine your exit strategy for new constructions? I am considering a quick sale to capitalize a bit and the...

The Spread Is Finally Back: For the past few years, lenders have been yelling about the same thing: the spread—the gap between the 10-year Treasury and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate.

That’s helpful insight — I’m starting to notice traditional spreads are tighter here, so I’ve been exploring when creative structures make more sense than straight wholesale. 

• Equity spread day one?

-What kind of spread are you targeting, and what margins are realistically achievable?

What looks like a healthy spread on paper often tightens once multiple buyers enter the picture. 

Are you sticking with one main private lender, spreading it across a few, mixing in hard money, or something else?

Helps you prioritize which ones to chase first instead of spreading yourself thin.

I've bought properties at solid spreads that still turned mediocre because labor got backed up, supply chains hiccupped, or I underestimated electrical/plumbing work.

I have experience transacting in other U.S. markets and am now looking to apply that experience to Fix & Flip projects in Central Ohio.I am ready to move quickly on the right opportunities and build relationships with strong local deal-finders.My Buy Box:Strategy: Fix & Flip / Value-Add.Asset Type: Single-Family Homes.Purchase Price: $100,000 – $500,000.Condition: Open to everything from cosmetic updates to heavy rehabs, provided the spread makes sense.What I'm Looking For:Since I am refining my focus within the Columbus metro, I would value insights from those active on the ground:Neighborhoods: Which specific pockets or zip codes are currently offering the best balance between acquisition price and buyer demand for renovated homes?