The stuff sitting on the market is often nice but overpriced, or junk tenants, mediocre location, etc.An owner with a nice product that generates multiple offers in the first week isn't going to typically go to contract with you when the property is not even listed for sale yet or is listed but not under contract.

"Newport" is the product of theirs I used.

May not work for an FHA but you could look into buying a multifamily as part of a joint venture with a financial partner using a different loan product.

Giving the numbers on your deal would probably get you a bit more traction, but there are a ton of products out there available

Use products like FHA while you still young, and get into the deals with little money.

For instance, in my market there are products and offerings that allow the borrower to get enough funding to cover the downpayment and closing costs.

Any traditional product or commercial loan is going to want to see income.I own properties in that range and you can get financing.

I own another business that has seen a steady decline so time for something new.Any suggestions are welcome re:  1) Maximizing investment potential.

Former NYCer here - I used to run StreetEasy's product team.

I am open to most strategies, with a particular interest in the relatively new assisted living house model.I'd love to connect with anyone who likes to talk real estate investing, and find productive meet-ups anywhere in the local area.I'm Brad.