Maybe acquire some tax deeds, then rent them out

Over the past few years, many groups have raised funds and acquired properties, promising investors impressive passive returns.But here’s the real question: how have these syndications actually performed?

I acquired a 3-flat in Humboldt a couple months ago who had two units not paying (ouch).

I am noticing for the others I am trying to acquire I am the only bidder.

Quote from @Jamie Banks: @Jordan Alexander I'm taking a creative financing course now and I'm learning that a lot of investors pay the mortgage that they acquired after the sub2 deal closed from a servicing account. 

The good news is that these properties can indeed be purchased for various investment strategies, including rentals, BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance Repeat), or fix-and-flip projects.Purchasing as a Rental or for BRRRR:You can acquire a Freddie Mac home to hold as a rental property or implement the BRRRR strategy.

Acquire enough RE that it takes you or your spouse more than 750 hours a year and 1/2 of your time to manage.When you are a material participating RE pro all of your and your spouses’ RE activity becomes active, allowing you to offset RE losses against other active income.One pitfall of a RE Pro spouse if you are full-time W-2.

Quote from @Chas Lumley: Hey all,I'm looking to make an offer on my first rental this week and was wanting to get different inputs on LLC vs Umbrella policies.I will be using a conventional loan and I was told by my loan officer that I can not buy the property under an LLC, but I could transfer to an LLC after acquiring. 

Anywhere in the world.Purchasing a property in Mexico was a long, yet valuable experience because of what you learn in the process.Now we are acquiring more in Mexico because of the value you can purchase for and the income that can be generated.

For example Left Field Investors which is a great group that BP acquired - to present you had to pay to give a presentation.