What I have taken away from past BOCons is a burst of motivation

As I dive into all the different paths I can take (single family vs multi-family, short term vs long term, cash flow vs appreciation, local vs out of state, etc..) my mind is scrambling and I've ended up doing nothing at all.I'm looking to join a mastermind that meets consistently and can really motivate one another to take our businesses to the next level. 

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

You can even create a balance sheet if you want to get crazy.I definitely recommend scanning all of your documents associated with the rental using a free app like Genius Scan and get those into some sort of digital document management platform such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.

Whether that becomes some sort of Stock/ETF investment or you use it for real estate investing when you have saved enough for a down payment is up to you.

They have motivations to provide answers that:1.

Here's an example:Buy: Find a distressed property selling below market value, often through motivated sellers, auctions, or foreclosures.

The other 95% are either, part time or less motivated (for whatever reason).Your second option is the way to go if you want my opinion.

If a quit claim deed was used to transfer title in a normal sale one just wants to make sure the chain of title seems clear and that the owner issuing that deed had clear ownership.This is why we have title searches done and pay for title insurance to research these sorts of things and to protect us against the oddball unforeseeable circumstances.

Also, the off-market listing process ensures sellers can reach the right buyer or buyer’s agents and only get interested, motivated parties.