Those duplex's my clients bought are now trading high 400s low 5s .On the flip side my current project in Canby Oregon I am alble to negotiate 1 to 1.2% for the buyers Brokers these are 700 to 1 mil each..

No big, national, publicly traded banks will do this loan type.

If i was starting from scratch, i'd probably start by developing a job skill, probably in the trades like electrician or plumber.

Keep in mind, most offmarket/distressed deals are traded offmarket before they even hit the auction block. 

Those that self manage usually:1 - Interview vendors and trades - i.e. cleaners, handymen. 

Tasty Trade is a brokerage that has allowed IRA LLCs/Trusts to open brokerage accounts. 

File with the Federal trade commission now.  

No big, national, publicly traded banks will do this loan type.

He also visits the properties, inspects them and builds a work scope with line item budgets for each trade work.

I know people that are really good at their trade (plumbing, cleaning, electrician, etc) but they don't have financial discipline, they don't know how to market, they suck at customer service, they don't use tools to their advantage, etc.Cody Sanchez (lady in the video) buys different types of businesses and makes them profitable by applying basic business disciplines.