Any tips on platforms or techniques that work well?

I've recently came across this technique of assuming the sellers mortgage when purchasing the house.

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Also, figure out different marketing techniques including referrals.

Looking to see what others do to market their own rentals/properties.

Two thoughts on negotiation techniques.  

It may seem counter intuitive, but the basics of real estate mentioned above are actually MUCH more important for long term success than the knowledge of any one technique or strategy. 

When I first went through the course I established my buy box based and followed his underwriting techniques.

But the military found ways to do it, implemented new training techniques, and whole generations of new soldiers have responded to them.

@Jon Dawes the best technique here is to lean on other investors in your market.