With less demand, sellers may be more motivated to offload properties, especially those facing higher holding costs due to rising interest rates.Also, the election season plays a major role with what's going on. 

There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

If they put a hole in a wall fix it as face as possible and let them know it's not okay, but accidents do happen.

Unless you're charging bare-bones prices, someone will want to control their own comfort.

Would love to hear what strategies are working for you and what challenges you're facing in finding capital to move your projects forward.

They were distributing barely 2% for the past year and now have paused distributions this quarter.

Direct Mail Campaigns: Think about sending postcards or letters to homeowners in specific neighborhoods, especially those who might be facing financial challenges or have inherited properties.

If you're earning, they might show they care a little, but they're more focused on the next batch of agents to recruit.Mom & pop experience: the broker barely answered my calls but when she did, I had already found the answer myself OR she was able to share something I couldn't find on my own - experience.This helped me become very resourceful as it forced me to figure things out in case she couldn't get back to me in a timely manner.Big box experience: I went to KW and found the best 'community' feel/vibe you could ask for in the business.

That beard hides his baby face...

I already have a couple potential deals, but the biggest hurdle I'll face is finding a private money lender who's willing to lend to someone with minimal experience.