So investors want someone with a long track record of reliable and risk adjusted returns.

Especially anywhere in California, and particularly Los Angeles county.Talk to longtime neighbors who might know story and whereabouts of owner, but don’t accept as fact.I’d start with researching who the record owner is.

It is a great way to greatly increase your growth once you already have a track record. 

We’re at or near record low foreclosures, you’re farming a hard row. 

I believe it was because I had good track record with the the local lender, $25k cash in savings, and a property that appeared okay in photos.  

In addition you will be paying deed prep and recording fees.

I also have been telling investors that there's a record number of Class A inventory for rent in Reno and Nationwide, due to a large influx of project starts during COVID, that have all been absorbing at a similar time. 

Here's how I’ve successfully found off-market properties:Direct Mail: You can pull lists of absentee owners, tax delinquencies, probate properties, and more, and send them direct mail offering a cash sale.Driving for Dollars: This means driving through neighborhoods looking for distressed properties and either leaving a note on the door or contacting the owner.Cold Calling: Use public records or services like Prop Stream to pull lists, then contact owners directly by phone to see if they’re interested in selling.Networking with Agents: Many real estate agents work with investors and have access to off-market deals (pocket listings).

But you will need a relationship and successful track record with the commercial banks before they will lend most likely 

I specialize in single family rental properties in the Huntsville area and this area has a proven track record of increasing home values.