The reason sellers cannot sell these properties through the traditional market is often due to certain issues, and 98% of the time, these issues are not beneficial to you as a buyer.

Pensacola has a lot of potential, and I’ve seen investors do really well in the area with both long-term and short-term rentals.Since you’re just getting started, here are a few tips that might help:Know Your Market: Pensacola’s mix of military families, college students, and tourists means there’s a steady demand for rentals.

It might be helpful to narrow down your options by focusing and researching for markets with strong rental demand, growing job markets, and property prices that fit within your budget.

These areas have good rental demand and opportunities to add value through light renovations.Build Your Team: Work with a realtor familiar with investment properties (like me!)

What off-market really means is that the seller refuses to sign an exclusive listing agreement with an agent but tells the agent if they bring them a buyer, they'll payout a commission.

On the other hand, a hot tub might cost more but could yield a higher ROI in competitive or high-demand markets.Data-Driven Insights: I also use tools like AirDNA or PriceLabs to analyze local trends.

@Mohamad Guene Investing in mobile homes near a university can be a profitable strategy due to affordability, high demand, and strong cash flow potential.

Which is why I always send the listing to the sellers to proof read everything.

Issue is, in these "bad" deals the government comes after the lease option seller for predatory lending practices and the eviction / foreclosure process is a nightmare.

Explore creative financing like seller financing or joint ventures.