We have tried various marketing methods and our focus has been on Direct Mail and SMS texting.However even though we are getting some calls, all the properties are not stressed or needing work so we can get a low enough price to be able to wholesale.So we are starting to believe the best way to increase our success in finding wholesale is "driving for $'s where you obviously find distressed properties because you are literally looking at them and then we can focus our time and effort on finding the owners. 

Rent in this market is predicted to continue to increaseOther option would be to Flip and Sell, but I speculate the market could really increase if I rent for 2-3 years before selling (including option of seller finance)thanks for the help!!

Look for properties that require minor renovations or improvements to increase rental income and property value.

Cosmetic fixer upper, potential to build $100K-$150K equity between 2024 and 2026 (assuming market stays exactly the same with no increase or decrease in market pricing).June 2026: Listing both properties for sale and (if they sell at desired price points) seeing potentially 300K-400K profit (Between both locations) that we would not need to pay capital gains tax on.In any case, my wife and I are looking into this as next investment, but wanted to put on this forum to see what you all think? 

They are charging me a rent increase, month to month fees, and several other fees.

Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't invest the time to ACTUALLY understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.7) That OOS property Class rankings are often different than the Class ranking of the local market they live.Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.

I would say that as long as you are close to major hospitals, universities, company headquarters, airports, tourist attractions, or beaches, you'll generally be pretty safe in getting your desired return.

It's huge in Atlanta because it's hard to find apartments in Atlanta for under $1200/month, so getting a Padsplit at $700/month is pretty attractive.

With $50k in a CHEAP market that is still possible although increasingly difficult, but with successful BRRRRS, each iteration could see a modest boost in capital along with cash-flow going towards future purchases.

Good for you - exciting path for increased cash flow!