If they're funding a deal on it's entirety that I'm presenting to them I'm asking for 10-20% net profit and I'm managing it for 18-24mos then doing a cash out refi to repay the investment plus and switching equity stakes...for smaller buy and holds like multiple single family rentals.  

How is your occupancy rate and what websites do you market on?

In my area sellers want "as is" but with the market not being insane you can negotiate with the seller.

Who is identifying these markets for you?

But with the sharp decline in mortgage rates since May, the moribund housing market is showing signs of life.Confidence rising; competition falling.

Louis, Mo, Condo in San Diego, Ca, 8 unit Apartment Building in Los Angeles.Want to expand, primary residence is Las Vegas, open to all markets.

I'm on my second flip  presently in Chattanooga.

Look at other rentals in your market and see what they say.

A little patience and properties often hit the market with lots of hidden value opportunities 

I am starting out in my real estate investing journey and was hoping to see if fellow investors recommend pursuing short sales, banked owned properties and foreclosures, versus pursuing typical MLS properties or off market properties with distressed properties or sellers.