Quick money (addicting; instant gratification)Equity growth (addicting but with responsibilities; delayed gratification)As long as you're doing even one of them, you'll do great in any economy

She had 5 positive reviews and so I have gone against my gut allowing the instant book to continue.

I don't think now (or ever) is the best time to send DMM.People are cautious opening letters or touching anything that has been touched and travveled around the state.See DMM is instant.

When I purchased the property, it instantly had equity in it.

So no need for foreclosure / short sales specialization anymore.2) Phoenix is like ground zero for all things tech real estate, and any seller in the lower price ranges (sub $300's) can get an offer from OfferPad, OpenDoor, Zillow Instant Offers, etc. with the click of a button. 3) Agents would much rather try to get business from an open house than knock on someone's door who's about to lose their house due to death, illness, job loss, divorce, etc.You may meet some people at a local real estate investment group, but you're probably better off looking to connect with wholesalers who have direct access to the property. 

Very similar to their Premier Agent system.Zillow's instant offer is verified by a real estate agent who meets the seller and walks the property to verify condition (Zillow also does inspections to drop their price further if Seller accepts it) but the agent's goal is to take a listing by showing the seller how much more money they'd net, NOT to talk them into taking Zillow's offer.

Sounds like a good plan to follow.Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.I am considering shutting down my vacation rental for a couple months or only renting to instate renters.I have turned off instant booking on both Homeaway and Airbnb to prevent people from hot spots renting per the SC governor's orders.I don't want to perpetuate the problem at the sake of making a buck.

I’ve updated windows, doors, instant hot water heater, roof, ac, bathroom, and flooring.

The key is the first loan, I call the "acquisition loan" which needs to provide 100% financing and allow you to buy dated or distressed properties as this is the quickest way to create instant equity (critical component in this strategy). 

The evictions and convictions are red flag and an instant rejection.