But then you have some serious players in the game and you also have some guys that are not as big but are doing pretty good.

I can't compete with the actual pros and only buy when the market makes it absolutely obvious that I should. 

The markets don't want to field multiple quotes on the same property and compete against themselves, so they will only work with one broker an any given property. 

What resources prepared your the most for competent DD?

I'm not talking about a cash-out BRRRR by the way, normally they force you to invest the mortgage money they give you directly in a new deal (however, there are also some ways to avoid this).One reason why you should have Spain in mind and why we could compete with Boston is because of the property prices.

Looking at the listings, it seems like there are a lot of properties that are competing around the same price range.

You are competing with investors in those markets who know those areas so you have to outwork them to find a deal that they can't find.2) Network in those areas. 

Large title companies will "accidentally" release to someone who is a legitimate player when they know the broke wholesaler is not.

I took 30k to the sale and got schooled big time.. the big players are there with their lap tops the sale goes at lightning speed those guys snag most everything I end up spending my 30k..

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