Again, I used my parents but this time only as lenders of part of the money for the down payment.

I like DealMachine because you can literally drive or walk for dollars on the app in real time and all contacts are skiptraced with pro.But, you also want to make clear why you want to find off-market deals.

The process is pretty straight forward and not complicated at all.

I have used then 3-4 times now 

I appreciate you taking the time and helping me with this! 

My though process in undercutting the bank by 1 % was to possibly attract qualified buyers.

I can imagine this is a challenging decision to make.My thoughts:When hope is a key component of the plan of action, it is time to cut losses.

In my seven years of investing, I’ve only partnered with my wife and my father and have no plans to change that any time soon. 

They work well in areas with steady rental demand like suburban neighborhoods or cities with strong job markets​​.Considerations: Your property management needs will be lower, but rents may rise more slowly over time compared to short-term options.Short-Term Rentals: High Risk, High RewardAdvantages: Short-term rentals can generate significantly higher nightly rates, especially in vacation destinations.

I learned too late, you still have time.