I hate to see  new members being shot down when they dip their toes in the water.

Quote from @Kerry Noble Jr: Preforeclosures are best called or door knocked.Tax delinquent or code voiolationsPreforeclosures, Tax delinquent, code voiolations, probates/inheretence, quit claim deeds, water shut off are the best lists.Understand it is a volume game. sending out 500 mailers probably won't yield any results.

He installs our water heaters for $260 + the tank.

Assets identified in this study include:Bathroom Fixtures: Bathtubs, vanities, showers and toiletsStructural Components: Drywall, wood framing and interior partitionsBuilding systems: water heater, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbingInterior Construction: Wood flooring, stairs, ceramic tileSmoke detectorsThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

If it was unforeseen medical debt, and you've made progress in straightening things out, you might find a private lender to work with you for an eye-wateringly high interest rate.

Renters handle the electrical and water, and manage the lawn.  

You could go into NJ (although the cost to play is high in Northern, but the rents can be very nice), or you could bypass and head into PA near Delaware Water Gap and get low taxes and good renter options.

You’d stalk the watering hole.I don’t care who you are; your *** will beat that watering hole at some point TODAY.Now, keep that thought.Let's talk about lists: the foreclosure list, absentee owners list probate list…What is a list anyway?

The other key to this property is it has city water and sewer at the lot lines which would obviously be cheaper than well and septic + has electrical just next door. 

Major water damage in my investment property from a sudden pipe burst there was some other damage from a break inand had a previous break itI have max 160k  insurance payout.It is a builders risk policy for house flipping.