Unless you find a deal off market directly, you're often up against seasoned investors with distinct advantages in funding and experience.For newer investors, the live in flip may be the best way to gain an edge over pure flippers, as you can usually offer a bit more since you're looking at it from a longer term perspective (2+ years as opposed to flipping it ASAP).I'd also recommend house hacking a 3-4 unit property and fixing up the units as they turn over.

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Please guide me in the right direction if you know of anything.

Here are some ways to get them before they hit the markt:- Cold calling- SMS- Networking/wholesalers- Direct Mail- Tax Deeds- Online ads/SEOI would highly invest in getting a data provider to at least have an idea of what types of properties you are targeting.

Build relationships through meetups, online forums, and direct outreach to create mutually beneficial opportunities.

Lots of restaurants and improvements to businesses in the downtown area and it seems that the city is trending in the right direction for longer term appreciation.

I did not listen to the podcast, but here are my thoughts on investing through self-directed retirement vehicles: You should use it in combination with other vehicles/investment strategies.

Additionally, there was no business license registered in the City of Atlanta.Suspicious Communication: The individual identified as Chris Anderson had a heavy foreign accent and provided convincing but dubious claims about the company's legitimacy.Questionable Financial Arrangements: Upon loan approval, the wiring instructions directed the loan fee to a Capital One checking account under the name of a supposed loan facilitator—a 85-year-old woman in Florida.

Direct.

Don't hesitate to reach out direct to members either, most are willing to help and share knowledge, even engage with you on deals!