Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.

@Richard Anderson: You've piqued my interest.Do you happen to know if there are guidelines in the banking industry as to how to handle the Due on Sale Clause when a seller sells on Executory contract to another individual?

For example, I have two STR high-income earners (making 140k & 150k) in Joshua Tree for sale with low expenses, where the sellers will stay on to manage it.Making sure you are keeping as much as possible from the tax man is a huge component and to do so you usually have to invest it.

Do you think that demand will be high for something like that? 

New unit: 4-unit multi family in which 3 units (with existing tenants that will carry over from seller) will remain investment; I will move into (currently empty) 4th unit AND USE as primary residence with primary mortgage.

Also, make sure to build trust with sellers and research Orlando’s zoning rules—they can really impact deals.

I added a bedroom to my two bedroom suite due to high demand last year. 

Then, obtain quotes from at least three actual contractors. ( insurance and all that depending on the work)You'll likely encounter three types of contractors:The Super Expensive Guy: Highly skilled but often in high demand, resulting in premium pricing.The Average Guy: Offers good quality work at a reasonable price.

@Chris Seveney - Where do you get your data on US treasury demand - per your "very weak demand" comment? 

I'm willing to bet you may have to pay some of their demand to ensure this doesn't happen.3.