Typically, those sellers are not as motivated or distressed as the ones in our cash sales.

Thank you, this was motivating! 

Hello everyone, I just started using bigger pockets to be part of this supportive like minded real estate investor  friendly , positive community and looking forward to contribute and gain from each other experiences ...

There is absolutely a motive here and as well intentioned as it is, it is also getting misguided.

If you know you want to get into STRs, find properties in your market or market of interest that are managed by Vacasa and Evolve that are underperforming and have guest feedback indicating the the customer service from the host was poor (as it usually is with the big national STR PMs), look up the owner's name on the county or city tax records, and cold call or text them.

Im seeking some advice to motivate myself into making the jump into the investing lifestyle.  

I have a close relationship with a neighbor but that's still doesn't help when a criminal is motivated 

@Shawn Sithere are - and if you do that, you'll start getting lit up with calls, emails and texts from every lender that that service sells your information to

The seller seems motivated to sell, which has piqued my interest in exploring alternative financing options.I'm seeking advice and insights from the experienced members of this community who have successfully utilized creative financing strategies in the past.

You also need to know the motivated to sell a property $63k BELOW market.