I've found that Louisville offers some nice pockets.  

Told them to do a drive by and call me back with an offer :)The person who called you probably just spent $15,000 for mentoring and “education”, and is now in panic that his 250 cold calls have not produced anything .  

Use your W-2 income to qualify for multiple loans now, stack a few properties before quitting your job, and consider BRRRR or DSCR loans later to scale.

(My CPA firm buys that for everyone in the firm.)I think ChatGPT does a great job writing emails and letters.

Get a job in property management.

As you know in many real estate deals, the money is made at the buy.Personally, I'm focused on off-market deals where we can create value.Curious—how did you frame your offer to get them to drop without hesitation?

If you can show that the numbers work, you can get 100% of the purchase and rehab covered.The key is finding lenders who work with new investors.2.Partnering with Experienced Investors– If you don’t have capital, you can offer your time, effort, and hustle in exchange for a piece of the deal.

One suggestion to consider as I mainly do BRRRRs as well- find a local bank or credit union in the area you plan to buy that offers construction loans.

Plus, these properties are usually sold as-is, so an inspection wont change much.What experienced Flippers Do InsteadBring a Contractor Instead A 15-minute walkthrough with a good contractor will tell you what you need to know.Know Your Numbers Upfront  If you price in a repair buffer, minor surprises wont kill your deal.Use the Inspection Period (If Allowed)  Some wholesalers offer a short due diligence window use it wisely.When an Inspection Makes SenseIf you’re new and not confident in spotting costly repairs.If its a high-end deal or potential structural issue.If your lender or partner requires it.If you do need an inspection, find an inspector who moves fast and work directly with the wholesaler to coordinate access.

I am at an inflection point where I need to decide if I should try to sell or rent it due to possibly moving for a job change.