I understand how to get to an ARV, account for repair costs, the hard/soft cost of financing, and so on.What advise would someone give in locking up deals?

Same intel that pointed me to saying rates will be at the lowest in any 18-24 months span during Q1 '23 back in Q4 22 when things were getting murdered, and clearly lots were advised that as we saw some aggressive Q1 '23 folks in REI.This is incredibly hard to pick and in my opinion the best solution is still to be quite conservative, but not stop investing.

Like @Russell Brazil advised above, make sure you write-in some sort of inspection contingency into the offer. 

Looking to learn about real statements investments , multifamily, duplex, looking for advise.

Thanks for the advise, Nick.

@Chris Martin is the most logical advise I have seen for anyone looking to do this silly scam called first LEIN HELOC/ pay off you mortgage in 7-8 years.

Can anyone advise on how the market is doing with land for sale? 

I would advise purchasing now.

With an STR you won't be in the property management business but will be in the customer service business.Expenses are higher and little things that don't matter with an LTR will matter a ton with an STR.My advise is to read as many books as you can and read thru this forum.Due to the explosive growth of STR in many markets it is a ton more competitive than a couple years ago.

Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.I am not offering legal or investment advice or advising on how to hold title or manage assets.