There are always other techniques and strategies to use instead of being stuck in one mode only Since you are not familiar with a real estate option... here's a sample of one of many I have done: Most of my option deals where wholesale flips.

I have mentees personally VERY successful in finding great properties using my Leveraged Analysis Technique (part of my mentorship program).

A "comp" might be on the other side of a fence from a property and not as good of a comp that's two streets away.One technique:  If you use a smart phone, download the realtor.com app  Use the "search nearby" and click on "scout" at the bottom. 

I hope I can put your techniques to good use.

Then start beating the street with whatever technique you want to try.

This is technique I worked out in my head but have trouble understanding how people are getting FNMA financing as that option has been quickly shut down at every bank I have talked with.

For your referance, some practical “in the field” techniques not known by professional blog gurus that works well for me:Make all your offers “subject to, appraisal, title, credit and document review”.

Apparently I only know the negatives of this technique to buy RE.

I am fascinated with your international real estate investing, international depreciation plays and foreign exchange techniques.

This is a cost-cutting technique for someone with a portfolio - yes?