I know agents can be a goldmine for finding properties before they hit the market, but I’m curious about the best ways to approach this.For fellow investors:Have you successfully partnered with agents to source off-market properties?

With your boots-on-the-ground approach, you’re in a strong position to find profitable flips.

@Juan Antonio Villagomez If you're new to rental property taxes, your approach should balance cost, compliance, and tax savings.

What are pros and cons of this approach.

With rising material costs, shifting buyer preferences, and tighter margins, investors have to be smart about their approach.💡 How are you finding solid flip deals in this market?

I think that market approach is saturated.

As I read your comments, I'm finding that we both used some of the same approaches. 

How do you approach finding off-market deals?

Every investor has a different approach, but I personally buy my rentals the same way I buy my flips..at a deep discount using hard/private money, then refinance with a rate-and-term loan to secure a lowest interest rate.Ultimately, it comes down to your goals, risk tolerance, and ability to find value-add opportunities.

When I approach them for financing on my next property, I want to avoid raising any red flags due to my relocation and the status of my Tennessee home via how I file taxes in 2024 (i.e STR instead of my primary as it was originally intended).