You could chase after the same properties as everyone else on the MLS with a realtor, or you could send out mailers to a motivated seller list. 

Properties with room to add value don't come up here often, hence the motivation to get into this property.

Please shoot me a PM if you would like to chat or just say hi.All the best,Phillip DakhnovetsGuardian Property Management & Maintenance Hi Phil,It's great to see another member on the forum from Toledo and investing in Toledo.Same here mate.I've travelled the world, lived all over the world and bought real estate all over the world.But I'm yet to find a market that offers a "better bang for your buck" than Toledo.Been investing in Toledo since 2014 in buy. fix and flips and also property management.I don't see myself investing anywhere else.Why fix it if its not broken.Downside to Toledo is low appreciation and difficulty finding motivated and competent staff.But is probably more so me being a poor people manager than the actual market itself.Wishing you much success in Holy Toledo hehe 🙏🙏🙏

Yeah, we both want to have the tallest buildings, but we don’t have to tear down everyone else’s building to achieve that.

I hope this provides you with a bit of motivation , Good luckHey all, I see so many posts, " I am researching, " I am doing my homework" , I am trying to build my team" "Deciding on which area" So many are TRYING but never do anything, like a hamster on a wheel, A LOT of movement but staying in the same place.

He needs to be a manager, organizer, motivator, and educated in the trades and he has to give a you know what about the finished product of your job. 

The more you learn and connect, the better prepared you’ll be to achieve your goals in this market.

Partnerships could be another avenue—teaming up with another investor could provide the financing you need.Lastly, don’t give up on creative financing; lease options, subject-to-deals (when the house is not free and clear), or finding motivated sellers could allow you to secure another property without disturbing that fantastic interest rate.

We leveraged our expertise to secure the property at a competitive price, ensuring there was enough margin to make necessary renovations and achieve a profitable sale.

In short, to achieve and maintain financial freedom.