Perseverance is key.  

I also agree with what @Leo Watts have shared but if you are set in an specific area then patience and perseverance are your best friends.

We've been looking for about 6 months now and it's tough, but we have to persevere.

It’s all about perseverance and finding the right property...at least that’s what I think I’ve learned this far.

these are Wild times we live in for sure.We are seeing one in four acceptance rates for powerful offers.patience , perseverance and emotional control will be key to riding thru this.We have seen rephrasing of standard language that means the exact same thing work for sellers accepting offers.Not deceptive just creative marketing that worked for sellers psychology.

Patience, perseverance, plenty of education and networking, and then take on a "just do it" attitude.

REI takes patience, practice, and perseverance. 

PP=105K, Rehab=49K, ARV=approx 210K asking price -$208,900I have gotten some offers that i am willing to acceptOffer 1- FHA Offer price 208,900 with 1000 credit and 500 home warranty ( i closed 9/28 but the deed not showing up on recorder site, so i am checking with title company. for those not aware there is a policy for FHA loans that i need to hold the property for 90 days before someone can purchase with FHAOffer 2- FHA Offer price $207K no credit, but i might run into same issue above, still checking into itOffer 3- VA loan- 207K no credit, the contingency is VA loans require a termite inspection which i need to provide, the dilemma i have is per several articles and from experience is at times the VA appraisal comes in lower than what a FHA/ conventional appraisal would come in at.

You're kind of looking for a unicorn, but if you have the time and perseverance to search, you might just find it.

You have to be willing to NEVER GIVE UP & PERSEVERE!