New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?

As I see it, the only ways that real estate pays you well in the first 3-5 years is low to no leverage or a strategy that requires more work (short term rental, mid term rental, rent by the room, etc.).  

Because the strategies of 10 years ago no longer exist?

When I asked for a meeting with Dutch to discuss my investment strategy, he did meet with me and was pleasant.

Other strategies include gifting portions of the property to reduce the taxable estate or exploring more complex options like a Qualified Opportunity Fund or a Charitable Remainder Trust to defer or minimize taxes.

Our Fourplex 100% ownership strategy has evolved over time, and based on feedback from William and others, we now charge a 20% down payment, instead of 30%.Secondly, we now pay the investor interest on the down payment, as a discount on the final price.

We have found that a strategy that many thinks solves for some problems. 

there you go. the problem is appraisal. comparable sales, and your approach to building an ADU against the recommendation of your market. super beginner strategy it's popular in ohio as well but just not worth the investment. 

The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.

To minimize upfront costs, explore down payment assistance programs, creative financing strategies like seller financing, or rent-to-own agreements.