Stands to reason their motivation to sell with minimal hassle is high at that point in time.

Instead of chasing distressed sellers who must sell at a deep discount, why not work 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 motivated sellers who simply want debt relief or a solution to their situation?

In FL PS only provides about 37% of the leads/oppertunities going through the county records offices (I have  study I have done comparing the 2 to back this up if you want me to post it/send it) recorder offices Florida and Hilsborough are obviously competitive but if your getting information before everyone else and using it fast in the market where it matters its not so competititve.If your leads are for say absentee owner, tired  landlord then you want the owner to have had the property for longer to hopefully increase motivation.

Partners can help but often have different needs/motivations than you.

@Brenda Reems Finding off-market deals comes down to getting in front of motivated sellers before they list.

Lastly my wife was a trainer for Floyd Wickman back in the day .. you maybe familiar with his Son Gino's motivational books.

I am highly motivated, soak up knowledge like a sponge, and open minded.

Additionally, your parents might consider a reverse exchange, where they purchase the replacement property first and then sell the relinquished property.

We use it for our stuff and they have AI built into it for motivation, bed/baths, mortgage info, and much more. 

And if you’re new and motivated you will find your first deal.