I, like Jarrett, work a non traditional schedule.

As of lately, the traditional BRRRR is not working with the higher rates and low inventory as, others have mentioned. 

This gives you a foundation for making a fair offer.Secure Financing: Be prepared to show you’re a serious buyer with funding lined up, whether through cash, traditional financing, or a creative option like seller financing.Have a Strategy for Repairs or Development: If the property is distressed, outline how you’ll handle improvements to bring it back to productive use.

I've also had guests buy their own TP and trash bags and leave the extra.As for toiletries, I leave the traditional "Starter Set" of shampoo, a little bar soap, conditioner, and lotion  (the tiny hotel bottles). 

Honestly have never touched the traditional mortgage side of the bank. 

Banks don't lend so little on traditional mortgage and hard money lenders don't go there , so no option for average Joe to get a qualified mortgage or for Jim the Handyman to finance it.

Instead of just looking at traditional real estate investing strategies like BRRRR, flipping, or Section 8 rentals, why not think bigger?

Reverse exchanges tend to be much more expensive than traditional 1031 exchange. 

Some kinds of auctions allow you similar protections as a traditional sale.

This is not “student housing” in the traditional sense - even the vacancy risk doesn’t exist as it’s a 12 month lease / they work over the summer there, etc.