We have done tons of non-occupied flips too (fast method).

The article below sheds light on how DSCRs come into play with the BRRRR method.

Are you using the BRRRR method or buying turnkey?

And maybe it's not all or nothing for a given method, sometimes a combination of various financing tools is what wins.

Partnering with a wholesaler sounds fine, but check the real estate licensing laws in your state before bringing a buyer for a commission.You might consider getting your real estate agent's license and legitimately earn what your skills, drive, and experience truly command. exactly wholesaling or bird dogging is not a life time or long time occupation  RE sales can be lifetime and if your any good at it at about year 10 you should be getting all your sales from referrals and such.

You can take a deep look at the deals and get an idea of the kind of variety you'll see and come up with your own due diligence method (that meets your unique situation).

It’s refreshing to see someone leveraging both traditional methods and community engagement... it’s a solid mix.

Finding handymen is NEVER easy:( Often, you have to use trial & error method and weed through several before finding one that is acceptably (never pefect) reliable, quality, will fix warranty issues and has decent prices.Try visiting a Home Depot 6-8am on a Saturday.

Any recommendations on local networks or specific methods that have worked for you?

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.