I personally concur .. they charge 6k to join the club they bring in folks who have no experience and set them lose.. with so called training..

I have been considering reaching out to the seller to see if they are still interested in selling the property and just this week I found a Facebook marketplace posting from the seller trying to sell their home off market because “it became too much for her to maintain alone”. 

In the mean time, if I have a property I am seriously considering, can I direct message you the address and get your opinion?

Reducing rent sets a precedent and can attract price-sensitive tenants rather than those prioritizing quality.Negotiating renewal terms can make sense if tied to benefits like lease length or tenant stability, but always ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.

Next Steps: Find lenders, network for private money, explore seller financing, and set up gap funding.

Are there key adjustments I should consider when applying these strategies in today’s market?

Before you think about investment real estate regardless of being a VET or 100% VA disability you still must consider and evaluate your RICE!

I met with Wicked Smart today and was told they help you set up a lead sourcing system, help you structure creative financing - which is essentially lease option/purchase, subject to and owner financing....all strategies I am interested in learning more about.

Your realtor should be the first source of guidance.For anyone here to provide you some guidance, you have to be more specific on the ask.There are always many things to consider when planning for different strategies.

What I was thinking was, perhaps the seller's contract with the agent is soon expiring and if would not renew the contract with his agent he might consider dealing with me directly.