There are good value deals in your market if you search hard and long enough, it sounds like your lead source could be revamped in my opinion.

You lead the way.

Creating habits that lead to success is how you’ll build momentum.

Flippers will have to price in these added expenses to maintain their margins, leading to lower offers on distressed properties.

His wife who is in college for a degree that will lead to a great job with great pay when she graduates in June, now has full rent to pay, plus the cost of raising 6 kids by herself. 

Time is beyond precious now and if we want to launch we need to use our limited time wisely and STR no longer fits the live we want to lead. 

Depends on the housing authority and how backed up they are.

Can you afford the downpayment, brrr costs, keep money in the deal and have sufficient reserves for both properties(i.e 2 years of vacancy/lead times, 75-100% of capex, 3-6 months of random ********?

What type of leads ? 

For properties like these, the condition and price often don’t warrant upfront financial vetting, and too many barriers can add friction to the process.When it comes to lead times, I agree they’re essential for occupied homes—if tenants are involved, a 12-24 hour heads-up allows everyone to prepare.