This environment could allow you to leverage your cash position to negotiate better deals and acquire properties at a discount, positioning yourself advantageously for future appreciation when the market balances out.

Owner occupied or straight investment?

I started my journey by reading Wholesaling 101: How to Wholesale for Beginners thread by Chris Piper (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/862964-wholesaling-101-how-to-wholesale-for-beginners) , which I think is great in terms of being FREE and STRAIGHT TO THE POINT, coming from someone who was actually doing it.

If seller financing is an option, you may be able to get hard money for the rehab, then cashout refi into a DSCR or Conventional investment loan when complete and take it straight to market as a rental.

They will try to coerce you into onboarding with a hefty subscription - throw some penny discounts & take 45 days to onboard.

If you are straight with them they will work with you.

I saw your ad with Zsa Zsa Gabor, do I get the 10% discount for mentioning it?

Thank you both for the detailed, straight forward advice!

For me, everytime I think my life is on a straight road next thing I know here comes an unexpected twist and turn.

I'd just pay her a straight percent of the rent or a set $ amount.