🚨Distress is Up & Prices Are Down
Here’s where smart investors are shopping now
Arizona and Florida are getting hit hard—foreclosures are rising fast, and behind every default is a motivated seller ready to deal.
This is where distressed investors eat.
Meanwhile, Southwest Florida’s inventory has exploded.
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Buyers finally have leverage, and overpriced listings are quietly getting chopped down.
And it’s not just the Sun Belt—D.C. is struggling, condos are tanking, and housing bubbles are springing leaks nationwide.
If you’ve been waiting to strike, this might be the perfect storm.
🚨 New Section Alert: We’ve added a Distressed Deals section at the end of the newsletter — a quick spotlight on some standout opportunities that crossed our desk this week.
Free subscribers get access to 1 deal, while paid members unlock 2 additional listings.
In this edition of the AltReports:
💸 Listing Leap
💼 Federal Fallout
💥 Condo Catastrophe
🎈 Bubble Bust
📉 Demand Dips
Video of the Week: Government Hiding Over 1,000,000 Loans in Default
Chart of the Week: Real Estate Supply-Demand Imbalances
Podcast of the Week: From Waiter to Financial Freedom in 18 Months
🔥 Distressed Deals of The Week
💎 Big-Lot Auction Fixer with ADU Potential
Foreclosure near major university corridor. Historic build, oversized lot, and price well below market comps.
🏡 Vintage Small-Town Charmer with Room to Run
Pre-foreclosure in a quiet, overlooked pocket. Large lot, 1910s construction, and strong rental potential.
🏟️ Stadium-Zone Duplex with Development Upside
REO just blocks from a multi-billion dollar sports complex. R2 zoning, long driveway, and 6-bedroom footprint.
Massive Inventory Boom in Southwest Florida’s Housing Market Raises Questions
Southwest Florida's housing market is getting a major plot twist with a massive inventory boom.
Seriously, homes are popping up faster than you can find a good beach bar.
It’s great news for buyers—no more bidding wars or fighting over that avocado-colored kitchen!
Washington D.C. Housing Market Shows Cracks Amid Federal Layoffs
Federal layoffs are sending shockwaves through the housing market.
Homes that used to fetch top dollar now sit collecting dust like a forgotten campaign poster.
With overpriced real estate and people packing their bags, the dream of living in the capital is turning into a bit of a nightmare.
10 Big Cities With Price Drops From 10% to 22%
In a fabulous display of chaos, condo prices in ten big cities have decided to have a dramatic meltdown.
We're talking drops ranging from 10% to a staggering 22%!
From the slick streets of San Francisco to the hustle and bustle of NYC, these condos are giving “rock bottom” a run for its money.
The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America, Feb 2025
Last month, America's priciest housing markets continued their flamboyant antics.
Prices went tumbling down in some areas while others are ready to pop the bubbly.
Cities like Phoenix and Austin still bask in gains, but watch out—there are price dips lurking like unwanted guests at a party.
Weekly Mortgage Demand Pulls Back as Interest Rates Rise
Mortgage demand just decided to take a breather as interest rates pull their classic stunt—yup, they’re climbing up again after a nine-week snooze fest.
And surprise, surprise! Even the mortgage applications are feeling the pressure.
Rates are bouncing back to numbers we haven’t seen in a while.
Distressed Deals
1009 E 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
A South LA sleeper ready to wake up your portfolio. This foreclosure auction offers a chance to snag equity below market value in an up-and-coming area near Downtown LA and USC. Sitting on a 6,969 sqft lot, it's prime for an ADU addition or value-add renovation. With a rent Zestimate of $3,385/month, the numbers make sense—if you can handle the fixer-upper grind. Just don’t get caught in a bidding war—set your max and stick to it.
💡 Pro Tip: If it sells under $450K, it’s a steal. Over $550K? Hard pass unless you’re holding long-term.
💰 Financial Snapshot
Auction Price: TBD
3 BR / 1 BA
1,120 sq/ft | Built 1901
Lot Size: 6,969 sqft
Rent Zestimate: $3,385/month
Projected After-Repair Value (ARV): ~$650K+
Estimated Rehab Costs: $50K+
Target Buy Price: $450K or less
⚠️ Heads Up
Auction Property: May require cash purchase and no interior access before bidding.
Possible Tenant Issues: If occupied, LA eviction laws are strict—budget for legal fees/delays.
Major Repairs Likely: 1901 construction means you could be ripping out knob-and-tube wiring.
🏆 Best Play: Fix-and-flip if bought under $450K OR cash-flow hold with an ADU for long-term rental wealth.