We purchased in a different market a few years ago as well.

I've got a deep discount on a truly passive STR.I've got a lead on a deal that can be purchased almost $100k under list price given the circumstances.

Click through the links, too.Similarly, whether you want to call the lender private or hard money, all mortgages and deeds of trust will be recorded.

Will you be renting this property our after you purchase it?

Personally I look for an agent that understands the different requirements of investing as opposed to home purchasing. 

Not sure how you can be 94% below projections without some gross lack of due diligence prior to purchasing these assets. 

I have purchased with good timing and poor timing.  

While I am surprised at that, I also think it is the proper way to view real estate.I always go back to my first vacation rental purchase as an example:  In 2005, I bought a beautiful, 2-acre creek-side cabin in Cosby (near Gatlinburg) for $240,000. 

I purchase the home at a substantial discount.

Have you looked into Free leads, like Foreclosure sales, Bankruptcy Filings, Divorce Filings, these are all places you can find leads for free by doing a little work yourself.If you want to fix and flip or buy and hold any properties, we can fund up to 90% of the purchase price, and our rental rates start at 5.3%.Hope this helps.