His methods are unsafe and unwise.

Joseph, the best method for you would probably be the MLS or sites like realtor.com etc.

Here is what one of the new people I coach from Socal did with a property in Phoenix
I helped him find. He has taken his training seriously. It’s a Subto (Subject To) that I helped him buy “off market” and he chose t...

Our program offers a range of coverage levels, including basic or special form coverage and actual cash value (ACV) or replacement cost (RC) loss settlement methods.

Could you kindly suggest the best resources or methods to identify comparable properties in the area?

With that money - I am using it to invest using the BRRRR method. 

Having them deposit the funds in your account each month is the only other viable method IMO.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

As someone who's relatively new to the Fix-N-Flip business, I'm fortunate to have a mentor guiding me, he's successfully completed 37 flips to date. With that in mind, I'm reaching out to tap into the wisdom of this g...

They usually do not have these figured out, I mean sure, everyone wants to 'make money', or ' own 10 properties in 3 years', or (my favorite) 'replace their W2 job in 5 years'.....but they have not thought any further than those basic (and misguided) goals.