Right now I am focused on 4 units and above.

What market are you laser focused on?

Even the agent's commission is well worth it if it helps me buy more deals and sell those deals faster so I can move on to the next.So I'd say that if you adjust your thinking from being focused on cutting costs to doing whatever you need to do more deals, you'll not only be more successful but you'll be happier too because you're not stressing over every little dollar spent.

It is hard because everybody wants to throw out wide nets, and there is a part investing that is about throwing out a wide net to focus on retention, but when he got tired of the stage we moved up to a whole other level.

I am familiar with the BRRRR strategy but I would prefer to get out of the NY/NJ area and focus on long distance investing. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

That all being said... distressed properties are my main focus.

I am investing in SFHs with some partners in Milwaukee, but am primarily focused on small and medium-sized multifamily properties in my own practice.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I was able to position myself so I can focus on this full time and not need to have a day job, at least for a while, as well as have some funds to work with for rehabs or flips.