When other ones would come up (STR/Multi) it forced me to say no and focus. 

@Nick Burrell recommend you start looking for "deals" that you can sell to other investors.This will force you to learn how to find them AND evaluate them.You'll generate commissions you can accumulate to start flipping.

@Brett Deas  They are not forced to fill in facility and sometimes location is where they are not where they are going.

That might also change what strategy you use seeing as you might be able to find some ways to use less up front cash to get a property by using the BRRRR method or finding something you can force appreciation with.

We manage in the Chicago suburbs and do a lot of work force housing.

Just content to sit on the sidelines and not "force" a deal by being too optimistic when you run your numbers.  

Hi Drew, I look usually for C-class areas, like Bagley/University District, and Marygrove/Fitzgerald.What do you think about these?

It can also work if you're planning to do an option, assignment, or double closing, because you're not taking on the risk of holding the property for an extended period, but if things continue slowing down (thank you, high interest rates), you'll want to be very careful about how much you're offering, especially if you stick to the straight flipping model, where you take title to the property and don't make any improvements to force appreciation.

We have a unique customizable fund platform that allows you to raise money one deal at a time instead of a blind pool fund that forces your investors to invest in each deal.

Appreciation for the most part is non-existent unless you force it w/ improvements.