I am actually a new investor and am fighting this battle right now.

Half the battle is convincing sellers you can offer them something they can't get by listing on the MLS.

Of course, I'm still on the search for a female investor who serves as a similar role model ... women and POC have a steeper uphill battle with stronger headwinds than devastatingly handsome and charming white males do.  :-/  What about Grants wife?

After that I went through a $10K custody battle with my ex. 

A well trained army will be routed if 20% of them are killed in the battle ground.

Hi guys just reaching out to anyone in Tampa Bay, Florida or Philadelphia area.I've really been getting into real estate investing lately and am trying to initiate a battle plan here.I have very little capital and this will be my first investment.I'm interested in doing an owner-occupied duplex/triplex for my very first investment or potentially partnering with someone on a flip, owner-occupied looks more realistic in my current financial situation.

Unfortunately conventional financing is the least appealing option for a seller, so you are fighting an uphill battle.

I have a septic for my own house, and I like the reduced cost - if you know how to take care of a tank it is a really, really cheap system - but trying to get tenants, even good ones, to not be flushing wipes, grease, tampons, etc is a losing battle, and forget about them knowing how to reset a well pump or clear a waterlogged pressure tank.

First thing to do is get with the city and fight that uphill battle.

This is my first property I am managing myself, finding and closing on a deal is half the battle.