HOUSINGNEWS REPORT
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Tech and Big Data Disrupt the Real Estate Investing Status Quo
BY ROSS HAMILTON CEO, CONNECTED INVESTORS
In the world of real estate investing, there’s a common challenge that most investors face these days. The first inclination might be to think it’s funding. But much has changed, and in fact improved, in the world of investment property funding since the hangover and recovery from the big crash. (See lead article on page 1.)
The result? Agents need listings and investors need properties.
the single family market — is finding investment properties.
The Market Disruptions The influx of buyers into the market and the availability of capital from banks and private money lenders that drives up demand on the MLS aren’t the only factors at work when it comes to buying and selling real estate.
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) — while it works for the typical home buyer — offers little for the active real estate investor in most markets. The upswing in the market has created competition for both owner occupants and potential investment property buyers. This creates a big demand for properties.
The biggest challenge most real estate investors face — especially those in
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