I worked 40 hours a week during the summer starting when I was 12 years old - even if it's a 'menial job' you'll learn a lot about life, skills and what you want and don't want out of life. 

If you send snail mail, be sure to send certified so you have proof it arrived in human hands.Personally, it's baffling how so many people have poor communication skills when we have so many opportunities to communicate in today's world. 

Hone your Excel skills by creating pro-formas to practice your 1% rule underwriting while never touring a single property 4.

Cheers,Dan  Dan, investing OOS is like drilling for oil off-shore vs on land: everything is harder, you need different tools and skills, and everything costs more.

Beyond that there are hard money lenders who charge higher rates to take on more risk... but they again start by looking at you, your skill set, and your previous experience in both managing your credit, as well as your real estate investment history.  

I won't be ready to buy an investment property for another year or so, so in the meantime, I'm practicing my researching skills as much as possible.Thanks,Chris

Quote from @Sara Donohue: I don't know your market, your skills, your goals, etc.

Fixer uppers - higher risk higher reward potentialTurnkey - lower risk lower reward potentialDepends on your skills and how heavy of a turn the property is. 

I think BRRRR can still work really well under 2 conditions: 1) you have another substantial source of income and your capital is somewhat renewable (I don't) or 2) you're willing to compromise on your target areas and move to secondary, tertiary, or out of state markets (I am not) or 3)  you're very lucky and/or skilled at acquisitions (I am from time to time).  

What skills and experience you have that you think might be useful in the jobs you are considering.