So your competition is getting larger as a landlord.Traffic and infrastructure are starting to have issues keeping up with all of the building.

The competition, the feeling when you win, the grind to be the best.

I have been reading lately about high interest rates, high prices, low inventory, too much competition, no cash flow, etc.

Rates on DSCR are just as competitive if not better than conventional financing.Conventional loans are dying in the investment space

I am looking for an investment property, and I just figure that I will find better deals if I look for them myself as the MLS seems to be incredibly competitive in my market.

Best there is at navigating the complex landscape out here and helping you make the right purchase to be competitive in the STR market. 

Things to consider are pretty simple, if you can find a property jump on it, there is extremely little inventory and it is highly competitive with the majority homes on the market selling over ask in very few DOM.

@Cameron Daste flipping is highly competitive, as a newbie your about as likely to lose money as make money. 

There's someone who can/will do a good job for a much more competitive rate.  

Your money is working for you in two places at once, you get insurance, and you can repeat the process with very competitive rates and flexibility (particularly for fix/flips).2.