Began scanning MLS everyday to find a deal (I am my own realtor and this is my first transaction).January 2024 – After searching deals daily, I saw a property listed that day for 219,500 two blocks from my parents home and promptly made an offer that day for 222,222.Listing realtor kept the bidding open for a week and asked for a counter based on competing bids (in hindsight I don't think there were actually other bids).

These builders & flippers, etc are risking their money daily (Plans aligned, calculated) in order to grow personally, mentally, & physically.

As a real estate agent and an investor, I am on the market daily and explore opportunities for myself and my clients.

Obviously we have our people scouring the MLS daily for opportunities, we also have a lot of off market properties come our way from the management division, as well as other deals that come to us because sellers know we have a large buyers pool of serious buyers.Find the right investor focused agent and they will put deals in front of you. 

Hehe, I wish I could find cool stuff on a daily basis @John Underwood, but pickin's are slim!

My new job paid biweekly and I needed to take the remainder of the money I set aside for my January payment to cover my daily expenses until I received my first paycheck.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both strategies when deciding whether to invest in-state or out-of-state.In-State Investing:Knowledge: You probably know more about the rules, legislation, and local market in your own state of Houston, Texas.Network: It's possible that you already know contractors, real estate agents, and other people in your community.The Ease of Management: Especially when dealing with daily problems, managing properties in your neighbourhood may be more convenient.Out-of-State Investing:diversity: If your local market is competitive, investing in a different state may offer greater prospects and diversity.Affordability: As you pointed out, certain states could have more reasonably priced real estate, which might enhance cash flow.Market Dynamics: There are markets with varying development potential and economic trends that you may access.Taking Out-of-State Investing Into Account:Investigate the target market in-depth, paying particular attention to employment growth, economic data, and local real estate market patterns.Establishing Networks: Establish a local network of contractors, property managers, and real estate experts.

They think it's unfair because they only shower once a week but can hear the upstairs neighbor showering twice daily.

The building was in terrible condition and deteriorating daily.

I typically am on site multiple times a week and sometimes daily when I am doing a significant value add.It is not clear to me why Miami is not a viable market for you to BRRRR (or at least to do a value add).