I would choose the strategy that best fits your strengths (unfair advantages) and what the market in your area demands.

I was interested in this type of deal because I was living in the area for another year and needed to build equity as well as dip my feet into the real estate market.

The Augusta market is heating up and it's a great time to start investing and continue to grow.

I furnish about 80% of my properties off of facebook market place and places like that. 

He is the foremost authority on Private money marketing.

If you like where you live, I would explore investing in a cheaper out-of-state market. 

Learn your market inside and out—know property values, motivated seller strategies, and how to analyze deals properly.

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

I hear there's a recent case in Federal Court where an investor was found NOT GUILTY of violating anti spam laws because his text was asking to BUY a property, which isn't sales (which is what marketing is). 

The price we thought was very reasonable in this current market based off the other properties we have seen prior to that with similar layouts.