It sounds like the oversupply is really affecting the market there, and with rents dropping by 8%, it might be tricky for investors to secure solid returns in the short term.

You should be an adjunct physics professor a community college and pull in solid 38K a year.

I got through each of those, and that home has produced a solid income and is nearly doubling in value.Good luck.Matt

Truthfully I'm struggling even finding a solid real estate agent.Can anyone provide advice or similar experience?

Agree that 8-12% is a solid range, but also want to add that what is 'good' is relative to what you can get elsewhere.

Just creating an Instagram page won’t do much unless you’ve got a solid strategy in place to market the property.

If the answer is NO - DON'T INVEST THEREFrom my experience and speaking with investors who have been in the game for a long time - their success comes down to: buying solid assests in solid areas, holding onto them for a good amount of time, taking care of them, and finding tenants who take care of their assets.

Have a solid list of questions and follow up questions based on there answers.  

My current focus is on doing my first flip or live-in flip here, and I'm eager to learn from those with experience in this space.I'm particularly interested in developing solid systems and strategies to achieve long-term financial freedom through real estate.

It sounds like you both have a solid vision for your future in real estate, and it's great that you're taking proactive steps to build your credit and explore creative financing options like wholesaling.As a real estate accountant, I work closely with investors who are just starting out, as well as seasoned pros.