I market my rents marginally below FMR to intentionally remove the tenant's motivation to relocate - - it would cost them to move for any reason!

That will usually motivate a bad PM to settle with you and make the complaint go away before the state starts to investigate.

Gave me motivation that things can work out even in these markets of uncertainty.

The take-away here is that it is hard to be motivated to do any activity when it isn't providing a positive tangible return.  

The reason you are not having luck is because a very obvious logic yet completely ignored principle real estate investors refuse to acknowledge.Here goes.NOTHING can target motivated sellers.No list, no gadget no software no "Deal Machine", no propstream no NOTHING!

Because if you're patient and don't swing at the wrong pitches you'll be in a position to use your creative finance education to pick up properties from motivated sellers.   

Real Estate investing is not overly complicated and you can figure it out for yourself if you are motivated. 

..and If not, Is the seller potentially motivated enough to accept an offer that would position this deal to meet your goals?

Buying subject to existing mortgage (AKA "sub2") - Find a motivated seller with a mortgage.

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