I have over a decade of experience in strategy consulting and in real estate underwriting for new acquisitions and ground up developments.

What are some strategies you are using to find deals?  

If you have a network of a couple consistent buyers, that's all you'll ever need.

Other Strategies: Are there safer or more profitable alternatives I should consider? 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

What kind of strategies do you deploy in real estate?

I'd work on a strategy that returns my capital guaranteed. build to rent direct with ground up developer does this.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: For those experienced in private lending: This question was posed to me in my membership group from an investor:What strategies have been most effective for scaling your loan volume to $5M+ per month?

My strategy is to hold it long-term, leveraging the steady rental income while benefiting from potential appreciation.

I understand real estate is a long a term investment strategy.