They saw the data or had friends experience good success.

I've also learned a lot about financing by having explored several financing options for a property I wanted to purchase myself. 

Explore house hacking by purchasing a small multifamily property (e.g., duplex) using a low down payment loan, living in one unit, and renting the others.

That being said, if you’re exploring the BRRRR method, a DSCR loan could be an excellent fit for your goals.

If you're not willing to spend a couple thousand prior to sending off your money to get some data on who you're sending it to you deserve to lose your capital.

Hi BiggerPockets Community!
I’m a U.S. citizen who has lived my entire life abroad, but I still submit my tax returns annually. I’m diving into U.S. real estate and debating between two strategies: buying new single-...

If you have 20 years experience as an investor, why can't you provide real-world data to show how Pace has helped you grow since joining SubTo?

Given your situation, you should consider and explore house hacking options heavily.

You can set specific criteria to spot underpriced homes, distressed properties, or anything that’s flown under the radar.I know several investors have had more luck with using water shut off lists, so while it's more work, that might be an even better approach.One thing to note is that Privy compiles real-time MLS data and integrates public records, so you’re not just getting a snapshot of the listing status but a full picture, including owner history, property condition, and any price drops over time.That said, if your focus is primarily on expired listings, I'd also suggest checking out RedX—they’re known for their niche in expireds and FSBOs.

Moreover, there may be more house hack opportunities to explore and consider than just your classic duplex/quadplex example.