When I checked in with the team on this, they even admitted that my lead flow was scarce and that my cold callers weren't performing.

Thank you.This is the book I wish I'd read when I started...and I think it should be required reading for every beginner and pro.

@Sean Habermanjust curious what your goals are. it's not a beginner strategy.are you an experienced investor and/or do you have your own business?

Over the last 5 years, markets like Memphis and Detroit (where I have been investing) have performed on par with "appreciating market" like Seattle and the Bay area.

Utah is a non-judicial state, which means that the procedure is governed by state statute.As a beginner, I think it's best to focus on pre-foreclosures.

@Anthony Wilson How's the 4-unit in Detroit performing?

I don't know anything about this fund, but typically a fund would not be a suitable investment for a beginner.  

You should be asking what markets may work with a particular niche or idea.Also, in my opinion, STR's that are generic won't perform well for the most part.

You're seeing the truth in your portfolio performance. 

(There is also a fourth sub-tier of A+++ properties which includes your awesome lakefront homes and 7+ bedrooms at 700k - 1 Million. ) In the Poconos market, we have been seeing homes that are smaller or larger be the better performers.