I think partially because a lot of folks don’t even check it.If you’re interested in getting more off market deals I would suggest starting relationships with brokers that sell the types of properties you’re interested in.

I presumed folks from Texas, Florida and Illinois invest local - those are popular out of state markets to CA and NY investors.

For me it was not necessarily that and frankly most 9 to 5 weekend off parents get way more time with the kiddos than self employed folks that are striving to build up their investments.

I also saw a lot of folks living in Uhauls and vans. 

Additionally, no investor has received an escalation - which is good for your investment and if you look at some of the rates of returns (some folks are into their builds roughly 60-70k out of pocket, and have over $150k equity - amazing return over most investments) - even though it took longer than any of us expected - there is a lot of positive to talk about. 

I won't double or triple-down on what folks have said above.

But these folks commenting above represent some of the best of the best at using different styles!!! 

Lot's of good replies already from experienced folks.

These folks burned holes in our linens, started what looks like was a small fire in bathtub, burned the couch in 3 spots and also burned an end table.

good story.. there are so many examples of folks buying worthless land at tax sales.or bidding on seconds at foreclosure sales and thinking it was the first or wiped out the first..