For smaller investment amounts, we often see investors providing private loans or notes to other investors for their projects, which can offer attractive returns with the right due diligence.

@Matt SchreiberWe always joke, "if you pay cash, everything cash flows"....There are still opportunities out there and we've been able to get way off of asking for clients here in Reno, NV with the right seller and right offer. 

The first showing had negative feedback and potential tenants identify issues with flooring which Evernest never brought up to me even thou they did a walk thru prior to listing going live.

Best of luck.Nick,Todd is correct and I would take him up on his offer I am just North of Cape Coral where he is at and its another Hot market. 

PM me if you're interested, and I can walk you through it. 

When you can access the opportunities first, you can qualify the lead first, analyse and find the best deals first, reach out and build rapport first , offer your solution first (rather than having your offer thrown on a pile of others the individual has already been given) and so on.

Here’s what made a difference for us:🔹 Mortgage Relief – Many lenders offer disaster relief options like payment pauses or loan modifications.

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.With real estate gains, you're paying capital gains tax (which is typically lower).Plus, RE investors get:1.

If you would really like to explore the sector : why not go and message 10 to 20 operators and offer to look after their property or clean their property for a month in exchange for their knowledge and details on the numbers.