Hey Everyone, I'm a HVAC/Mechanical contractor in the Upstate of SC and looking to start building an investment portfolio using the BRRRR method.

I’ve read about strategies like house hacking but am not too enthusiastic about what it would take (also not very feasible given the current cash I have), also the ‘BRRR’ method, though I wonder if it might be too ambitious for my first property.

For my first property I'm going to use the BRRRR method and from there keep growing my portfolio.

With these methods, you would be able to reach a large number of sellers without necessarily spending too much per contact, as compared to direct mail.

hi Sean we live in Ontario and have been investing in the us for 7 years. we did a lot of looking but are now settled in investing in toledo and Detroit. the numbers are solid and its the easiest place to keep an eyes on things. remote is possible for sure but things seem to go a bit better with a wee personal touch.

Other methods? 

If you own it outright you could do creative financing, but more than likely selling it the typical way would be easiest/best IMO. 

I believe that is the fastest way and easiest way to get a judgment too, correct?

The easiest way to do this is to shop multiple groups, but like hiring any contractor, less expensive doesn't mean better.  

The easiest way to avoid it is to include all services in the rent and estimate use for each unit, based on square footage or number of bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.