You also may need to work quickly to make offers and bring a deal together.

But you can look up vacancy rates on websites like rentcafe or rentometer.  

U might want to write out their website so folks can check it out

See if you can bring value to somebody that will be willing to bring you in on a deal. 

Perhaps some more than others, but each one brings a unique perspective.

However, we typically use the FHA-203k loan because it involves a renovation, which I highly recommend if you are looking to really boost your equity and have the cost of the renovation wrapped into your loan with a VERY LOW AMOUNT OUT OF POCKET.I like the FHA loan, but honestly, the Fannie May Home Style is an even better product at this point because you just have to bring a bit more cash to the table 5% vs. 3.5% (w/ FHA), but you have a bit more flexibility.  

And I do get the attraction to bring your property closer to you. 

•Explore partnering with wholesalers and real estate agents who bring you off-market deals.5.Continue Building Credit:•As your properties generate income, pay down your credit lines strategically to maintain high credit limits and low utilization.

@Asma Shah check out @James Wise with Holton-Wise.Their website has a ton of good & bad info regarding S8.

Me and my partner both bring things to the table that the others don't.