The more methods you have to generate leads the less competition you will have.

Naturally these are outgrowths in support of the valley.

Become adapt at applying your natural strengths to RE, there are too many people who are good at the things your bad at to try to beat them at their own game.

I have been saving my money since high school (naturally cheap).

Many people's paths are very organic in nature as they enter the investing world and it takes a while to get your feet wet and find your way.

@David FaulknerI did use this method in San Diego for many years and managed to build up significant equity in the properties I rehabbed.  

After doing a cash out refi, it's not worth it to keep the property due to the low ROI of the property once financed.One thing I don't look forward to with either method is ending up with commercial loans with higher interest rates.

We have 25+ electric meters which include meters for community lighting and AC.What are some methods to divide up the Utility costs?

You could buy $100K properties, use the BRRRR method and make a higher ROI.  

I am very ready to do a deal just can't seem to come up with a manageable funding method.