Or there can be being a GP in a syndication, where you have, effectively, no money down: source $3mm deal, commit $50k with your LPs, collect 3% acq fee ($90k) without ever funding your $50k... you pocket $40k, and have a $50k interest in the deal. 

My model is NOT good for LTR as it's not cost effective. 

I am particularly interested in:Understanding the fundamentals of wholesalingNavigating Texas-specific real estate laws and regulationsBuilding a strong network of cash buyers and motivated sellersLearning effective marketing strategiesAnalyzing and evaluating dealsIf anyone is willing to share their experiences, tips, or resources, I would greatly appreciate it.

If so, have you felt the effects of these water restrictions in your rentals? 

It sounds like your current property manager may not be marketing the rental effectively, and the fact that it's listed incorrectly as an apartment instead of a duplex could be turning off potential renters.

I even do write ups on my blog where I share their performance and outline the challenges I faced with each one.Why do I do this?

Does it still provide effective results?

I wrote a BP blog about the processes we use, you can read it here. 

As explained in this article, seller financing works best if you understand the needs of the seller.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/seller-financingReally dig into this topic and ensure you understand it and are prepared to use it.

As a result, while the US market is stuck in the lock-in effect, the Canadian market is kinda booming so it makes more sense for Americans to consider Canada nowadays, except for the fact that Canada has on average one of the if not the most unaffordable real estate in the world.Hope this helps.