For example, one of our tenants gets discounted rent from April-October for managing the landscaping. 

If it’s possible to get enough of the renovation done quickly then I’d move in some tenants even at a discount to provide protection from the squatter.

In addition to joining the seller to the buyer at the hip for several years/decades when the seller wants a clean break, the properly-discounted, risk-weighted, money to be received by the seller is less than the immediate sale price.

And super low inventory means no discounts, even for properties in rough shape.

Start small and scale up gradually as you gain experience and capital.Don't discount tax savings from rental while building your portfolio.

Since then, I still do some creative finance, but also do many BRRRR which also I have to buy them at a healthy discount.

And some of the biggest repairs not for some time (roof 20, hvac 10, etc) .To me, building a new sfh should allow you to get a bigger discount than what is typically available these days unless you're really getting lucky. 

There has been a tremendous amount of support and people coming into the area to help rebuild.  

Having a coach and mentor, as well as a community of like-minded, active multifamily investors, helped tremendously to flatten the learning curve.With any of these programs, I feel like the leadership and community are key aspects.

There is tremendous growth and solid cashflow.