You could focus on entering smaller or less competitive markets where your capital goes further, such as investing in affordable multifamily properties or cash-flowing rentals out of state.

Building a compset and diving into the details about the competition, cleaning fees, length of stay, and really, seeing who is out ther doing STR versus MTR etc. 

James Dainard is a prolific professional house flipper, with a track record flipping nearly 4,000 homes in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the US - Seattle, WA.

By fostering a collaborative relationship built on trust and transparency, brokers empower investors to navigate the complexities of real estate financing, ultimately contributing to their success in the competitive real estate market.

I plan to check them out although I don't think they can be competitive for lending against equity vs alternatives like IBKR.I will keep this thread posted as we navigate this in case others are interested.

If you are thinking Texas, the problem is so is everyone else, so your competition is much higher and unless your property is special, you can only compete on price.I hope this helps.

Allows globalized companies to accept a more neutral currency.

@Ramada Evans- 1) if buying as a rental and  financing it - your down payment will need to be a min of  15% of the  purchase price   ( so thats either  30,750 at 205K price or 32,850 at the 219K price ...so  not much of a down payment  difference   2) if it appears that there isnt much competition  or interest in theproperty - the lower price might be OK   3)  you might also consider   asking the seller for a seller  credit you can use towards some of your loan costs   4) get pre approved  if you arent already pre approved 

If you have a competitive advantage in IN, I would go for it.

Quote from @Dylan Jeluso: This questions is the same question as getting your real estate license when doing flips, you have access to the MLS, you save money on the commission, and you have a little bit of a competitive advantage over the next person that is not licensed.