Researching local job markets, schools, and even infrastructure projects can provide insight into potential appreciation and cash flow.You might want to explore markets in the Midwest or South, which often have lower entry points and better cash flow potential compared to California.

Are sellers leaning into offering only 3% for their agent?

Quote from @Nadeem Alamgir: Hey Tyran, real estate definitely offers a ton of strategies, and there are successful investors in all of them.

Vet your contractors and engage partners if you don't have the experience for the job.

As when people lose their jobs, the vacations they take is the first choice to cut back on. 

Of course he offered no basis for his accusations.  

Multiple offers situations are the rare exception, not the norm.

I'm a mortgage broker and can offer just about any product QM and non QM with competitive pricing. let's close some deals!

They offer free skip tracing.

DFW is a fantastic market for multi-family investments, thanks to its strong job and population growth.