Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with family.  

Reducing risk requires at least some time spent in research and involvement in a deal.There are many other things you learn along the way as well. 

I have many times jumped in the dumpster to get large boxes or furniture out to break it down. 

I have only sent a hand written note twice and it did get a response both times.

This one was in my neighborhood and the timing was right!

@Craig Holland Land is often sold with owner financing, in part because buyers have a hard time financing it, and in part because buyers often only need a short time before they can build on the land and refinance out of the seller loan. 

I like DealMachine because you can literally drive or walk for dollars on the app in real time and all contacts are skiptraced with pro.But, you also want to make clear why you want to find off-market deals.

Depending on the type of commercial you want to get into my suggestion is to go work for a company that does commercial real estate as learning from people who do it and getting paid at the same time is not a bad strategy 

Rent in full on time every month with little to no turnover/vacancy. 

Just left my W-2 to go full time Real estate but I'll tell you what...it ain't passive!