If you have large debt with a high interest rate, I would consider paying that off before getting started investing in real estate. 

Quote from @Dylan Gomez: I inherited two homes, both were paid off one was livable, and I now live in it, the other was a rental in TERRIBLE condition.

Why pay off a low rate interest.

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I use some mixed strategies to go on and off market, but I'm just generally curious what others are doing and finding that works for them?

He was a realtor based in the Midwest (I think the greater Chicago area) and was talking about off vs. on market deals and the importance of choosing equity over cash flow. 

Borrowing against your paid off house without an income puts way too much pressure on the success of whatever deal/project you decide to pursue. 

Paid off real estate cash flows extremely well.

Quote from @Rachel Jane: First post, no idea what I’m doing, lolMy grandfather passed away and left me his condo, which is fully paid off (and located in a seniors residence) It’s worth approx $500,000 (CAD).

But in my experience, you would be better off spending that same amount of time/hustle working a second part-time job with guaranteed income, then investing in buy-and-hold properties.