And maybe @David Krulac has some further ideas to offer ...

Smaller or Partial Deals – You could fund lower-priced flips or offer gap funding (covering down payments, rehab costs) alongside a hard money loan. 4.

This just protects our investment until probate is finished.Get creative with your offers you never know what will interest a seller.Have a conversation and find out their needs if you can before making offers.

The owners of 100+ unit complexes are not individuals who will be swayed to sell by a good offer or the need to cut short term losses.

I believe the price points of the apartment units will dictate appliance specs/packages but appliances are something I always upgrade over those offering competing units.

My offer got accepted for an investment property in Pennsylvania.

Hey Lee, Ohio's a great state for landlords but different cities offer different opportunities. 

Additionally, many states offer property tax exemptions, significantly reducing expenses.

There's a post right above mine from a lender... there's always a lender offering $$$ even when people can't afford it. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you.