Obviously, using the online listing page at ALE solutions is different than a cold email, and I am referring to the latter.That brings up an obvious question: how do you develop those leads, then?

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

Jumping into a deal just because it feels like you "need" to can be tempting, but as your story highlights, it doesn’t always lead to the returns we hope for no matter how hard we try and convince ourselves that we know everything, it is like the universe pushing the other way around against us.I especially appreciate your point about really knowing your market.

First things first, remember it's a marathon, and you are getting such a head start that, in the long term, you will be leading the pack no matter your pace!

Online Lead, Probate court, Seller needed to sell quickly.

I saw a few higher comps that may lead some to push the arv: 956 N Chester - Sold for $182.5k ($133/sqft), 607 N Chester - Sold for $165k ($130/sqft)(2 baths though), and 520 N Bradley - Sold for $170k ($113/sqft)(also 2 baths).

That could lead to future fix and flips or BRRRRs.

I often do this when I'm trying to connect with someone on LinkedIn: I try to find out if we have any mutual connections and lead with that in my message to establish some rapport. 

Joint Venture: Team up with an investor who can contribute capital in exchange for a share of the profits.

Hi Rod, The local bank's $200K cash-out refi at 6.875% isn't perfect but clears your HELOC/mortgage, provides scaling capital, and leads to a commercial loan for 5+ properties, solving your DTI issue and unlocking a line of credit for future growth.