I called the plumbing company and kindly negotiated 2 hours off the bill, bringing it down to $787.

Congrats - would you ever buy in this market for pure investment purposes or do you think its mostly just a good market for a owner-use vacation home?

I also use social media for hyper-local content, showcasing community highlights and market trends to build trust

Quote from @Marshall Robins: Quote from @Patrick Roberts:Definitely makes sense - I haven't been on any Meta platforms for years but it might be time to dive back in.  

Just do the deal in cash, then do a refinance.

A great PM will take 10% of your money every month, but they can also add value to your property depending on what they do and how they manage.

Happy to discuss this with you further.

Hey everyone,Fairly new to real estate investing and I was wondering, what ways have you found the most successful in finding off market deals?

Work with a realtor that invests themselves or helps other real estate investors and they will also be able to help you find a good deal. 

Once you read the explanation below, you will understand how REALLY bad things can be if you don't get the letters but go through with the purchase.First, the owner/seller should have a clause in the lease requiring tenants to sign (or object to in writing) tenant estoppel letters if presented to them.