However, I'm facing a challenge: closing deals.

The market supply has had a surplus meaning they are sitting longer and "stockpiling", nothing crazy but it is noticeable in the chart.

I thought  @Elliot B. was talking about installing meters on the supply and return pipes for each unit and measuring BTUs there.

The challenge with using a paid option is expecting one person to have all the knowledge you need to succeed unless that person is giving you access to their board. 

Any tips or tricks on how to source fixtures and finishings or general construction supplies?

Challenges?

@Bijan SabbaghiYou don’t that’s the challenge - we pull data from several places as a note holder and for example and currently we see less than 20% actually going to foreclosure as most are ending in bankruptcy right now due to borrowers equityThe ones that are under water are typically going back to the bank.Best bet is to find properties where deceased or maybe divorced to get higher chance of actually going to foreclosure

I know alot of people are charging 30-40 bucks a month around here and that covers the supplies to do the furnace and fridge filter but its still on the tenant to actually do the labor part.

I took on the challenge and repaired them both myself.Many people have told me that real estate isn’t worth the hassle, especially when starting out.

Once it's filed it will be very challenging to find a lender that will do it.