Luke - after a year of searching I found a property that i'm under contract on and feel pretty good about. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.1.

I searched for properties that stay on the market for a long time.

My personal thoughts are to search for "deal analysis" kinds of videos on youtube.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Search in perplexity.ai for vendors in your market and reach out. 

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

A good place to start figuring out profit/cash flow is to search the forums for the 4 Square Analysis.