And a deal in my opinion is one that will 1. pay for itself(All property expenses) and 2. pay the debt service(if necessary) and 3. put money into my pocket each month.  

As my wife is a realtor, we’ve helped several people from Bigger Pockets find their second home/STR.

If your deal is good enough, you pull out everything you had in the deal as well as some to pocket.

Be sure to explore all around the forums as well as many of the FREE tools that Bigger Pockets provides.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to hop on a call to discuss loan options that are out there, even if not offered by my resources.

episode of bigger pockets, but I can't seem to find the episode now. 

I've found that Louisville offers some nice pockets.  

I actually joined Bigger Pockets a long time ago but haven't been around for a long time.

Let getting that bonus be some motivation to get more in your pocket before you purchase.

Additionally, they should have access to on-market, off-market, and pocket listing investment deals just for you!

I personally used business credit cards to BRRRR a deal—no money came out of my pocket.