**Time and Effort**: The buy and hold strategy is less time-intensive, allowing me to focus on managing and optimizing rental income rather than undertaking extensive renovations and refinancing processes.That being said, I am interested in trying the BRRRR method in the future.At the time of purchase, I lacked the skills and knowledge necessary to attempt the BRRRR method without exposing myself to risks I was not prepared for.Hope that answered your questions.

I've decided to explore mid-term renting through Airbnb, but I'm unsure of the best methods to get started.

His book provides the knowledge you've likely already obtained, but also includes a state by state break down of if they are Lien/Deed/Hybrid states, applicable interest rates, bid method, information on redemption periods and references the states' statutes so you have a reference to keep yourself out of hot water. 

What seems to unique to the area (at least on a large scale) is electrical theft.You should also know about "Electrical Theft" in the Big D.Renters get electric shut off and pay someone to make an illegal hookup.Using fish hooks or other unsafe methods, WXYZ Reports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I'm focusing on lead acquisition to offer creative financing solution. open to approach methods and learning rehab cots

Wholesaler @Chris Piper based in IN suggested what I have quoted below in his initial post about Wholesaling 101 4 years ago (see here https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/862964-wholesaling-101-how-to-wholesale-for-beginners).Do you think 4 years later, in summer of 2024, under current market conditions in Maryland/East Coast it's still a viable method to start marketing?

This crude method ignores all the other debt payments tenants have.

This could be a rinse and repeat method for you if that is what you are looking for.  

I ran some numbers on a few markets and I find I can cash flow 500+ with my 100% LTV method.

The actual bids I received were between $4300 and $4700.But again, there's lots of possibility for variation here, so be careful with this method...