However, sourcing your deals off-market should also be considered if you intend to flip full-time.Regarding sourcing deals directly from the seller, you can explore SEO, direct mail, cold calling, and anything that gets you in front of motivated property owners.

thank you so much everyone for the thoughts on this - this was so incredibly helpful. 

The two main motivations seller’s opt for a sub to sale is (1) no equity in the property of negative equity (2) wanting to obtain a higher than market price. 5.

@Gustavo Nascimento has been kind and has not called out the CPA doing this return, so perhaps that's the CPAs motivation to deliver in 120 days instead of 200.

Through door knocking and finding the sellers motivation and pain points How did you finance this deal?

If they don't hang up or don't say no, you need to keep asking questions and qualify the property for condition and the seller for motivation.

(Especially when you live at your investment, it can be time and attention consuming, but it's an incredible way to learn the ins and outs of real estate investment.)3) Attending local meet-ups is a great way to make connections and learn.

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

A good realtor who works as a team player rather than being more motivated to earn commission by closing many deals quickly and ignoring the type of deal does not help investors.  

This can be an incredible tax benefit that is being under-utilized because it is complex.