Both of these ideas are so smart.

The people who have taken losses seem to be very smart people. 

Be smart people

After all, they were headed that direction before I stepped in to buy their house in the first place.In 2023 and beyond, I think acquiring houses subject-to is a smart strategy, especially if you plan to fix and flip because you don't need to keep the mortgage in the original seller's name for very long.As for acquiring rentals, subject-to is also preferable as long as you can count on at least $300 + in cash flow (and have reserves for 6 months). 

I know real estate agents make less but wondering if it would be smart to maybe start as a part time agent on weekend if that is a thing?

Waived inspection because I'm super smart (sarcasm) but closed the deal and have a 3 Unit 4100 Square foot home for $330,000 conventional financing with 25% down.

So, it's smart to talk to your tenants about why having their own insurance is important, and maybe show them where they can get it cheaper.Consider revising future lease agreements to require individual policies.

@Nicholas PetrozziStarting to invest in real estate when you're young is a smart move.

To build a big rental portfolio using BRRRR works well but needs smart picks of homes and a firm plan.

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