The real estate market in my area is now stagnant with a surplus of inventory.  

And I have done no marketing.

He did it through (1) professional website (2) constantly optimized for SEO (3) new social media articles at timely intervals (4) sponsorship of charitable events (5) ongoing public relations campaign (6) billboards (7) advertising in local newspapers (8) SEM .  

They often have access to listings before they hit the market and can provide insights on upcoming opportunities.hope this helps-

If you're into long term buy and hold to target appreciation, Columbus is another market you can check out. 

I bought it at a good enough price I knew I could simply turn around and put it back on the market and make a little profit How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I also have a degree in Business Administration with a major in marketing and minor in management.Hoping to start in furnished rentals in the Fort Lee area of VA for military students. 

As we currently sit, interest rates are moving in a favorable direction meaning more and more buyers will begin to enter the market for investment properties.

The company offers what they call "attainably priced" apartments, arguing that their rents are lower than market rate.

I'm with InvestorFuse (which people say actually flows similar to Follow up boss but is more specific to off market investors).