-We have experienced continued progress in the last couple weeks through our compaction tests.  

You can also partner with experienced investors who have the funds but need someone to find and manage properties.

Expert GuidanceThe most obvious advantage of joining a coaching program is access to experienced mentors.

Thanks, Jim Rice in person or online?

I know it defies logic, but many things in life defy logic and the evidence I've experienced follows suit. 

Sometimes you get lucky.You could even bring up the subject of seller financing (search online for ideas of how to structure a seller financed offer), and make sure a competent real estate attorney helps write the offer documents (if it gets that far). 

I partnered with an experienced STR agent, Troy Nowak, and purchased my first short-term rental in Palm Harbor at the height of the real estate frenzy, navigating fierce competition and ultimately overcoming What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The key is to work with a reputable QI who is experienced in handling 1031 exchanges.

There are tons of threads here on BiggerPockets where you have a new investor bashing a property manager, seller or turnkey guy and then when the experienced investors chime in it becomes very clear that the new investor wasn't telling the whole story and there typically wasn't any wrongdoing by the property manager, seller, turnkey guy or what have you.

You might want to do an online search for brokerages in your area that offer larger commission splits or a flat fee to their agents.