When I tried to get it when my side of the family found out and tried ti take over reverser mortgage payments to bank because she had died it was to late so they sold the house to Hud and then other reverse mortgage companies but a relative still lives there so they can't kick them out.

Sure, all channels can work, even seller financing or foreclosures, but in my experience, a well-connected agent can uncover hidden gems that often outperform the trickier avenues.Since the post is still fresh, I’m curious.. do you foresee other potential add ons that might elevate the returns even further, like corporate housing partnerships or short-term seasonal leases?

They bought their house near Lucca, Italy.  

If the house is older than 15 years old and an ADU is added, it can become rent controlled.

I decided not to go that route and start looking for a good PM in Kansas City to buy some cash flow houses through and manage.

We had no experience building a house from scratch but I did have a bank willing to lend to us.

We currently still have the AK condo rented out and have bought a house in Phoenix that we are currently are fixing up. 

Only in this house your mom happens to be the tenant. 

So we are familiar with the north GA, western NC area.My wife's aunt and uncle are selling their house in Franklin, NC.

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.