You can test this, by asking some to SHOW you how they calculate ROI, Cap Rates, Cash-on-Cash, etc., for their clients.Many will say, "that's the investor's problem".They are correct because an investor should NOT rely anyone else to run their numbers.So, then what exactly makes them investor-friendly?

These deals typically require larger cash outlays (50k-100k) per deal minimums.

Since you’re already networking and have some good realtor contacts, focus on narrowing down your investment strategy (like buy-and-hold or house hacking) and target markets with solid cash flow potential.

Purchase price: $136,000 Cash invested: $90,000 Sale price: $260,000 full renovation from studs What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

There's quite a bit of threads on the same topic weekly - you'll find plenty of markets shared.What will help you figure what market to invest in will be answering a few questions for yourself: are you willing to travel to that market, what is your buy box, are you seeking appreciation or cash flow more, do you have or reasonably can garner an edge in that market (ie - can you build a great team).

Real estate requires cash, that's why it's called in-vesting.

I am trying to calculate my returns over a 10-year period using the rent-by-room strategy, which results in significantly more cash flow than traditional rentals.

Usually there's a lockup period (often three years) in note funds, so you can't use that cash to do direct note investing.  

Purchase price: $900,000 Cash invested: $15,000 6BB/3.5Bath 4000sf on 3.4 acres near several wedding venues.

I looked at a few auctions  in the past, but they were cash only.Good luck!