Or you want to spent the time, effort, and money to try and self-source an off market deal here.  

PS: I guess the best agent will be the closest to the actual price once you do your research!

He's an educator and does make money selling education, but like most of the others doing this, he began by doing deals.

Most of the properties we acquire are with little to no money down (even $0 down!)

Military deployment money Lessons learned?

Out of state investors can do really well here, but you can also lose a decent chunk of money if you buy wrong.Lots of out of state investors, especially those from California get a little blindsided because everything here is so cheap it all looks like a guaranteed great deal.

Two other things to note about #401kloans:Possible benefit if the stock market turns south, the money outstanding against your 401k loan is no longer invested into the market! 

@Kiran AsknaniAirDNA is within shouting distance of my clients' STR actual revenues here in Colorado.

The ones I've found have the best value were ultimately side-hustles for the founder, and they were making most of their money from their real estate. 

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.