Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Someone with a large portfolio might have a system that works for them and which they have maximized but which might not translate well to your market, your personality or your approach to investing.

After a lot of research it doesn’t seem like single family investing is very lucrative, unless you score a killer off-market deal.

Do y'all have any advice relating to how to have more reliable estimates and how to find sub-markets in areas?

STR is best suited at the moment for more of your higher end properties 750k+ from what we've seen in the market unless you get a unicorn deal.

Specifically, I’m interested in:Websites or platforms that list foreclosuresLocal auctions or foreclosure salesNetworking tips or local contacts who might be aware of upcoming opportunitiesThank you in advance for your help!

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Analyzing marketing materials can offer insights into their branding and market positioning.

Typically when one of my units turns over I evaluate the entire unit to determine what needs to be done to get the most current market rent for it.

How is the West Palm Market.