Hi there,From what I've seen and the data suggests, the Hampton Roads market is indeed quite competitive.

The loan officer may look at it and use the comps and data in a dispute, just as they could independently look up that same data and use it in a dispute. 

Hey Mitchell,Since your goal is to leave your 9-5 (achieving a certain amount of cash flow) then to reach that goal you can either have ~5 paid off rentals or ~20 leveraged rentals. 

What are the best resources to get that data from?

I am still super excited even after about a year now of learning and entering into the community, yet to achieve a wholesale deal.

Over the past three years, I've been using most of the major off-market techniques.A standout method is always pulling data and feeding it into a call center to generate off-market leads.

Over the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.One standout method has always been pulling data and feeding it into a call center to generate off-market leads.

I’m very bullish on Passive Investing and creating multiple streams of income (mailbox money as some would say) and see this route as an effective way to achieve that. 

If I HAD to pick one of your 3 options, I'd probably go with option 3 because it's likely the one that you can achieve the quickest... especially if you aren't concerned with cash flow. 

I guess I'm looking for mentoring from someone who's track record and reputation line up with my values and what I want to achieve.