Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

@Travis GuttingAssuming you are trying to keep things low-budget, here are some options:Driving for Dollars – Look for distressed properties and contact owners directly.

I cold call and go direct to the seller and I have a 3 person team that pretty much just calls all day long for me.

I have a small landscape business (less than 7 workers) of over 30 years and have run my business out of my home for the past 25 of those years.

Just stating that waiting will also likely make the cost of what you want to buy go up if the last 98 years of real estate data provides the future direction.

Usually there's a lockup period (often three years) in note funds, so you can't use that cash to do direct note investing.  

For example, in Dec I had one property 100% direct/VRBO which historically 40% Airbnb.

.- Strategic Partnerships: Building direct relationships with REO asset managers, bankruptcy attorneys, and bank liquidation teams can provide exclusive access to bulk sales before they go public.- Bulk Purchases & Portfolio Acquisitions: Banks and hedge funds often look to unload non-performing assets in bulk.

We are certainly available to answer all your questions and assist in any way we can regardless of what direction you decide to embark on with your investing journey.

Also to note the garage is very small and awkward to park in.