So I'm looking for ways to slice down the weeds to find the real fruits to fee my family you could say.Thanks so much!

Trust me, my intention is in no way to be or appear boastful, but simple to encourage that, while deal flow is difficult, you always have and always will have the power to network yourself, which will prove extremely fruitful in your REI endeavor.

Another way to look at the decision to lease is that is the fruit of following the approach Robert Kiyosaki explained in Rich Dad Poor Dad.   

I just implemented my direct mail and other strategies for targeting motivated sellers, but it will be a while before my efforts bare fruit...In the meantime, I continue to look at houses on MLS, but my offers are way off fair market and way-way off ARV.

You can't pick the low hanging fruit if there are no trees.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet"Jean-Jaques Rousseau

If SELLER isn't motivated, find lower hanging fruit.

Keep in mind usually tenants only post on those when there is something wrong.That should get the juices flowing anyway...best of luck to you.

We buy premium salads and fruits to balance out the times we go out to eat.Fruit isn't cheap but as my martial arts instructor says people either pay now or later.

However, you'll have to ask yourself if the juice is worth the squeeze?