Go read up on strategies used by wholesalers to find deals (mailers, knocking, etc), and do that stuff.It's probably been over a year since I did an FHA mortgage for a 2-4 unit that was...In one of our core markets,Arms length,Retail/MLS, andFHA.Start crossing one or two things off that list (skip Oakland and go to Stockton, befriend the seller, put 20%+ down, etc), and yeah those deals happen all the time.

I love John Bogle and index funds, but in my short time on this forum, I think it is pretty core real estate, but there is some off topic and misc personal finance. 

The 10X Rule compels you to separate yourself from everyone else in the market—and you do that by doing what others refuse to do.

As a fourplex owner, what is the compelling advantage I could offer to a potential renter? 

Having Bad CreditLacking Past ExperienceLack of tools and resources to accurately value properties.No options for Gap FundingAt our core we are a lender, however, we’ve learned from funding countless deals that making our tools and resources available to our clients allows them get into better deals and avoid bad deals.

Agree with Matthew that solid demand for rentals in Austin do not seem too tied to location at the moment albeit stronger demand is a given in selected areas closer to the core and near major arteries.  

Send them a very very compelling letter.  

Are there any real estate investment "bibles" that experienced investors reference for core fundamentals? 

Right now in Denver there is a shortage of SFRs especially in the urban core and prices are at all time highs.

This is my first BP post, which I am compelled to write based on my experience attempting to wholesale with a mentor.The background: I signed an agreement with local (Philly) wholesaler that says we must use her LLC, her buyers, and her contract for my first three wholesale closings in exchange for her "mentoring" me.