Go to a several networking events and pick one or two that you will be relentlessly consistent.

One obvious reason for the recent slowdown in sales has been the relentless increase in prices, with the median price of a new home now up 18.1% from a year ago.

Also, keep in mind with section 8 you have to be relentless in following up with these government workers. 

Surround yourself with like minded individuals that want to grow and have a relentless attitude. 

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However, you as the buyer need to be relentless in the amount of deals you underwrite in order to move fast and also deploy the certainty to the agent. 

Relentless pursuit of your goal.

Ultimately I decided to sell completely out of Harris County and focus on Montgomery county based on tax rates and dealing with MCAD versus HCAD  my tax valuations in Montgomery county haven't been relentlessly hammered year after year like HCAD beat me up with my Harris County properties ...  

The SFR is a better way to go but, like others mentioned, you have to look out for some communities that are relentlessly trying to restrict short term renting or already have restricted it.

A big DO is be aggressive and relentless in finding deals.