Realtor.com, etc.) and still I haven't achieved my goal of acquiring my first investment property.The properties that I had my eyes set on at the auctions/sheriff sale have all been stayed (every time).

What you are saying has opened my eyes that I need to understand more of the strategies available to make money off of deals that don't fit the almighty criteria of 70% ARV.

But I would be keeping a close eye on them!

And even though you may roll your eyes and get tired of hearing the same old things day after day, you must remember that this is a business of people management, and you will meet many types of personalities along the way.

Two tenants of two houses I've had my eye on selling happened to move out.  

I respect his advice but I am hoping to connect with investors over in London ( a few I have my eye on) and see if there is a potential mentorship relationship I could form. 

@heater R I am seeing that issue definitely I've been looking and keeping an eye on duplexes and I've seen a few that seem like they would be a good buy However I'm still very new to this and not fully confident nor completely understand how to properly evaluate a property yet.

Worst-case scenario, you can still keep an eye on things :)I personally would not go out of state unless I had once lived there for a good while and still knew it well, but that's just me.

Hey y'all, I'm a first time poster, a complete newbie, and in need of some advice.I have my eyes set on a 4plex in Florida, and boy is it in rough shape. 

I have my eye on several properties and would like to start investing very soon.