First deal strategies during low inventory market

[Dan Guenther]

Hey BP community, 

Along with many others out there, I have been trying to get into my first house hack for a few months now. I have been taking the traditional conventional loan approach and have the pre-qualification in line but with all the competition my offers haven't been considered. 

Is there anyone that can offer some advice on getting a deal during low inventory? I'm thinking I need to get creative and start looking off market or foreclosures but I just don't know enough about these strategies to be confident. 

P.S. looking to buy in Longmont, Erie, or anywhere in the North Denver Metro