You can still achieve it, but finding deals that actually pencil out on all criteria (low enough purchase price, low enough renovation cost, cash flows on the backend, all cash out at refinance) is pretty hard.

We have an extremely competitive market, huge demand and low inventory.

AI is not some magical, all-knowing miracle that can pull leads out of thin air.AI is simply a faster, more hands-off way to find the same low-quality leads you get from DMM, cold calling, and SMS marketing.You’re not improving lead quality—you’re just finding bad leads faster.

There was positive population growth, medium home price growth, low unemployment, good rent to home ratios, and low crime, all of which are factors when I start looking into an area to invest in.  

We are currently buying blend and extends with tenants having low years remaining on the guaranteed primary lease term.Closed on one last month at 11 cap rate.

Low entry costs How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

We invest in Greene County, Ohio and currently have 24 low income units. 

I’m also open to exploring short-term rentals, private lending, or passive investing in funds—anything that maximizes returns while keeping risk and time commitments manageable.For context, I’d consider leaving my job if this could become a full-time venture that surpasses my current compensation (low-mid six figures).

And the laws and regulations here are very different, not very strict like the states.Prices are high and rents are low over here.

That seems low with the 5 units and storage you mentioned unless they are 1 bed units.