This opportunity doesn’t occur frequently but it takes these attributes to take advantage when they do.3 - Blind luck - do enough deals, the unique opportunity tends to present itself.  

So in most cases, I've found that very low bids are not an opportunity but a warning sign.   

Since seller-paid fees usually cover their services, you get local expertise without additional expenses.Final ThoughtsLive where you like, but invest where you can achieve financial freedom.Out-of-state investing has proved to present excellent opportunities.

I thought I could take this opportunity and learn from it without having to buy property.

Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

They’ll have stronger connections with both buyers and sellers, which can open up more opportunities for you!

My interests lie in all areas of real estate, and I am eager to explore potential opportunities and gain insights into effective strategies.

I’m a newbie into the space and I saw wholesaling as a great opportunity to get started as an introduction.  

As you're looking at properties it's best to identify multiple potential replacement properties to give you more opportunities and alternatives. 

If you come across a better opportunity here in AZ where if you can take your 1M and turn it in to 1.2-1.3M ( maybe a value add deal) sell the house, take the equity and use it to get a bigger return.