Sounds like you're on the right track—just stay patient and stick to your criteria!

Stay patient, something will come up that makes sense.

I am patient and can wait for the right deal to come along. 

Here are a few to watch out for:Property Condition: Most distressed properties need extensive repairs or renovations, which add to your initial investment.Competitive Market: With Phoenix's popularity among investors, competition for the best deals can be intense.Complex Deals: Foreclosures, auctions, or short sales are much more complicated compared to regular real estate transactions and usually require specialized knowledge.Tips to Successfully Navigate the MarketDo Your Research: Understand the local market conditions, including neighborhood trends, property values, and potential rental income.Build a Strong Network: Work with professionals who specialize in distressed properties-such as brokers, contractors, and legal experts-to make the best decisions.Assess Costs Carefully: Factor in the cost of repairs, holding costs, and any potential financing issues when evaluating a property’s profitability.Be Patient: Finding the right distressed property takes time.

Common tasks include guiding (for example, blind, severe physical disability), alerting (severe diabetes, seizures), retrieving/operating (pushing buttons, switches, etc).

I'm a very patient customer, so I just let it go, but then I saw the BP podcast was promoting them again.

You have to make a deal rather than buy a deal, be more appreciation focused, and be more patient.

Yes, it's boring and you have to be patient, because it takes time to build up funds.

My suggestion is to be patient and thoughtful. 

In genral they are not patient enough to delay purchasing shiny things.