Here are a few tips that might help as you get started:Market Analysis: Since you're open to out-of-state investing, look for markets with steady population growth, job diversity, and a balance between rent prices and local wages—those factors often hint at stability and demand.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: I like DealMachine because they have skiptracing including in Pro now, but I still think of it more for neighborhood canvassing and mailing (aka driving for dollars) than multifamily acquisition opportunities.

Or if you're willing to hustle, you can try door-knocking and driving around and looking for FSBOs. 

If you're looking to invest in Jerome Village, definitely factor this future charge into your cash flow calculations and maybe have your CPA take a look at the exact language in the Declaration. 

A small amount of movement in the rail of a screw-drive garage door opener can be normal, as it’s designed with some flexibility to handle the door's movement.

If you're comfortable with these factors and the cash flow remains strong, it could still be a great opportunity.

So, I decided to drive a nearby neighborhood close to my residence, recently and document addresses of seemingly vacant distressed properties.

In the Reno, NV market there is a large shortage of housing that continues to drive up housing and very few new home starts.

Can you show reserves factoring the DP and closing costs?

Learn about "driving for dollars" to create your own curated deal list.