It still seems preferable for this generation of homes in St Louis area.

Partner Driven saw the potential to generate a solid return with minimal risk, making it a perfect fit for our investment strategy.

An update one year later after this post, I now have:- Got my property and casualty license and wrote 370+ policies in a year- Saved up a few more thousand dollars in investable cash, paid off $20K in debt and raised my credit score by 100 points- Launched a direct to seller cold email marketing campaign and generated leads for cheap- Got connected with a few real estate investing communities like Subtle Asian Real Estate and Pace Morby's SubTo- Aggressively read and studied as much as I can get my hands onThat being said, I decided to run a marketing campaign to generate distressed seller leads in Phoenix, Arizona, mostly because:1.

DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans generally focus on the property's ability to generate enough rental income to cover the debt payment.

You will quickly find, as you generate local person-to-person relationships, how many opportunities open up! 

As with any investment, make sure it meets your objectives.I’d also encourage you to look at any losses you’re generating and view them as tax assets in case you have any income on any properties or any gains from any sales. 

However, on my tax returns, I dont break down the income by property or specify how much each one generates, just that my LLC earns revenue from management. 

Many wholesalers rely on strong leads and can be found through consistent outreach efforts.4.Leveraging Virtual Assistants (VAs):If you’re building your team, think about hiring a VA who specializes in real estate lead generation and research.

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.• Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way.