You could focus on entering smaller or less competitive markets where your capital goes further, such as investing in affordable multifamily properties or cash-flowing rentals out of state.

For the few that understand this niche it can be extremely lucrative.Takes less money, less time and hassle, and there’s little competition.

Given the competitiveness in Scottsdale, exploring duplexes or triplexes might be a more feasible alternative to larger multi-family units.

I like the product but their policies drowning them down in competition.

Just know there’s a lot of competition, so you’ll need to stay consistent.

If so, that's your prime market to start in because you have a competitive advantage of boots on the ground you trust of personal knowledge.If I were you, and new, I would not do fixers, I would buy turnkey or rent-ready properties or you are going to have to trust a whole lot more people to do what you want to be done.

The ideal home price for you will depend on: 1) downpayment size 2) risk appetite, 3) preference for more cash flow or appreciation.Given our price points, our investors need to have 35-45K to start, on average.The typical cash-on-cash return on our properties net of loan payments, insurance, taxes, and property management fees is 6-8%.Ultimately, you can obtain financing from any lender, although we have partner lenders that can provide very competitive rates.

You won't find them on zillow or MLS.Direct marketing, driving for dollars, probate, foreclosure, divorce, code violations, dilenquent taxes, owner in jail etc.These are ways to find way below market price deals with little to no competition. 

This is becoming more true for government employees clearly given the recent "Use It" act which will require 400,000 government employees to go from a remote to a hybrid role which started in January of 2024 and will continue to ramp up as time goes on (Source 1, Source 2)This trend will continue as companies realize more increasingly they need to be at least hybrid to be competitive.

talking to the Bank its going to be far and few between that the mortgages these folks are taking sub to is still owned or controlled by the "Bank" the loans were sold within months of origination and maybe MERS has it ( sliced and diced) and for sure your dealing with a servicer.. who is not going to negotiate one bit.. now if you happen to have a sub to with a portfolio lender and you can actually talk to someone who is a decision maker thats different but I submit those loans will be a small fraction of the deals being done.