That said, please be sure to follow forum rules and not solicit in the forums outside marketplace or spam via the message system, both of which are against the terms of service here.Based on your initial post, it sounds to me like you have more to offer than most so in my opinion, you have a better chance since you have the skill set AND some skin in the game!

There are variables at play in closing as a percentage.

@Stephen Paunovski House hacking is  an excellent way to get into the game. 

Si jamais tu es encore dans la game à Montreal hit me up.

What bothers me about bigger pockets is a lot of people like myself are starting out in this game to build capital.

Hi,  I'm totally new to the game, but would like to learn more about buying an investment property to be used as a short term rental. 

Most portfolio lender also like to see that you have some "skin in the game". 

That only leaves you with a few options.Change your buying criteria (price, location, property type, ect...)Stick to your criteria/wait (you will likely be left with the same results for awhile)Find a new approach to find deals (direct mail, REIA groups, working with an agent, ect...)Seems to me if you want to get in the game you will need to change something.

Scott Edwards I would guess it’s because it’s hard to plug-and-play an “improvements” value into it.

(For example, much lower fees, much more skin in the game, much more experienced sponsors, etc.).