For example a price below where I think it will sell for, attracting more Buyers, but not too low where I'm doing unnecessary work filtering out Buyers who don't understand the market conditions.

What is the best way to increase deal flow with multi family off market properties?

Here are some other strategies:Investor Networks: Share through local REI groups or investor meetups in Colorado and Ohio.Direct Outreach: Use mailing lists or email campaigns targeting known investors or real estate firms.Social Media: Post in real estate forums or Facebook groups for investors.Websites for Property ListingsRoofstock: Specializes in selling single-family rental properties to investors, offering built-in tools for analysis.BiggerPockets Marketplace: A hub for active real estate investors, perfect for promoting rental properties.Auction.com: If you’re open to auctioning properties, this platform reaches a broad investor audience.RealtyMogul: Offers connections to individual and institutional investors, especially for multifamily properties.MyHouseDeals: Focused on connecting with investors looking for fix-and-flip or rental properties.Zillow Rental Manager: While more general, it can still attract landlords looking to expand portfolios.Mashvisor: A great platform to market properties with detailed cash flow and rental projections.PropertyShark: Targets real estate professionals and investors with access to detailed property data.These can help you reach a broader audience and possibly sell faster.

I ran the numbers on the deal knowing that I would break even on cash flow in the first year with minimal rent increases but significant cash flow in year 6 when the 401k loan is paid off.

I do understand that market value becomes what has been paid for a deal but with minimal work and renovations my deals almost always significantly increase in value in the first 6 months.

Great tenant but property tax increases have reduced my cash flow.

It was simply because there were always more guests than hosts and the platform's focus has been collecting more hosts on their platform to increase its size. 

These will definitely be helpful to consider especially the insurance in my area of SoCal where companies are leaving and prices are increasing. 

increase equity How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I'm starting to look closer in Portland and Eugene and think Eugene might be particularly attractive because of the large university.