My main motivation to eagerly learn is to achieve financial freedom and hopefully one day be able to retire my mom.

Challenge is where is their motivation to properly screen applicants and get rid of nonpayers?

My point is that there are plenty of motivated participants at this price point even if the gross commission is low.  

Narrow your focus, stop buying properties, and figure out what you actually know really well rather than letting FOMO, spreadsheet calculations on faulty pro formas, and advice of strangers on the internet influence your investment decisions. 

Exploring tax delinquency records, probate cases, and foreclosure filings can help you build a pipeline of motivated sellers.- Strategic Partnerships: Building direct relationships with REO asset managers, bankruptcy attorneys, and bank liquidation teams can provide exclusive access to bulk sales before they go public.- Bulk Purchases & Portfolio Acquisitions: Banks and hedge funds often look to unload non-performing assets in bulk.

So, yes, it can be the best time to buy as the sellers listing during the winter are often the most motivated.

IE motivate them for money. 

Was able to get a meeting with the seller and negotiated using evolving knowledge of construction and deal analysis in addition to discovering seller motivation through direct contact.

At tip to help achieve this: You will at somepoint, if you haven't already, be directed to propstream or propwire or the like to find motivated sellers.

Besides being super responsive and motivated, he's our local expert for construction lending.