Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

Contact wholesalers and maybe do some digging of your own via driving for dollars. 

Came up with a little mental "que" or montra if you will the other day while driving to help me through those tough mental days, and wanted to share...."

I am considering going outside DFW for my next investment, but not too far (at most a 2-3 hr one-way drive from Dallas).

It is the state capital with lots of economic development driving job growth and demand for housing with a lower cost of living to keep maintenance costs down.To Your Success!

The radio example you shared really drives home the point: what works in one market might flop in another, but the key is not being afraid to pivot and learn from it.I also really liked your point about keeping the reps up.

Just a year and a half ago, I wholesaled the house directly across the street from this property, making this deal even more meaningful.

Thanks for advice especially driving by night!

@Jewell ArceneauxHow to drive ARV (my opinion)Improvements that drive the ARV the most: Roof, New Kitchen & Bathrooms, Flooring, PaintImprovements that DON’T drive the ARV as much: Windows, Landscaping, Driveway, Rough Plumbing & Electrical

Alternatively they can purchase a portfolio of occupied homes at a discounted price because the seller of the portfolio in most instances first tried their hand at selling the homes individually to the owner occupant and after experiencing 13-15% in disposition fees and expenses realized its not worth the effort and better to package the assets and sell discounted to another investor.Keep in mind, most of these SFH's are in stagnant markets meaning limited appreciation and if you ever took the time to look at an amortization schedule  there's no meaningful principal paydown for many years.