The deal exemplified our strategic approach to quick flips, capitalizing on opportunities with minimal investment, and yielding a solid return in a short timeframe, further strengthening our partnership with Archie Raglin.

If not from CT and there's any networking events or groups online - id love to hear which groups you recommend/ webinars . lastly, any advice on how to properly approach investing professionals as a beginner - would be greatly appreciated. 

The BRRRR method can still work well in today's market, but it requires a strategic approach.

On a nice (I.e. expensive) cabin you may approach $1k/month which will affect the cash flow.  

You can do well with a more simple approach, but it won't be easy either way.

I am sure the answer is "it depends" hence the term "creative financing" but was hoping people might offer a few examples to help me think more about how i might approach deals where the seller is motivated and the property as been listed for a long time. 

Starting slow is a smart approach, and you can consider house hacking or investing in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) to get your feet wet with less capital upfront.

or is there a more proper approach you would recommend?

Hey Audrey,Love your approach!

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.