The company wants to 'democratize' investment in single family homes for retail investors.

Better management and communication capabilities also let Western Wealth avoid potential problems from the end of the CDC eviction moratorium.

"We'll still have our bread-and-butter value add, though we'll maybe focus more on 70s, 80s, early 90s, and we'll cast a wider net on this core plus part."

Builders are feeling relief, unless they had stocked up on product expecting an extended period of elevated prices.

"In my experience, most commercial real estate agencies are far behind the times when it comes to website technology, especially when compared to the residential market."

The six-year old startup faced a range of challenges that ultimately led to its bankruptcy.

Also beware of following conventional wisdom in these still-uncertain times.

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