The market was still hot in Acton months later for condos because of so little inventory and has been for a bit.

Peter in Toledo I am only aware of Ohio Cashflow @Engelo Rumora providing turnkey properties, and LaPlante Real Estate @Mike Mocek also has turnkey inventory.

@Jeremy Horton First of all I will like to Congratulate you because you are already doing what many wanna be investors don't do very often (Analyzing Deals).Yes, 90% of great market has been very competitive since March 2020 due to low inventory (The Law of Demand and Supply) and historically low interest rate (money is cheap).Since you did not specify your market, I will suggest you may try any or combination of the following and see it it helps your situation:Increase your down-paymentBe more realistic with CapEx (If property is newer or recently remodeled)Manage it yourself for the first 1 year if possibleIdentify and work with honest and experience wholesalersPut in some sweat equity if you have the risk tolerance and willing to take that route.Goodluck and don't give-up.

I've been keeping my eye on muskegon because the inventory is much more favorable than Grand Rapids, and I know they are working on improving the city. let me know if you want to talk and good luck.

There are other opportunities to pick up foreclosures, but most of them require cash and with the lack of inventory out there at the moment, competition is still fierce.

Also going to network at an auction tomorrow, but the last one was kind of dry given current local inventory at 1 month.  

I have seen many investors like you in the area find success with no-fee townhomes that are under selling for under $150k (inventory is short, not many lying around right now).

We have been at record low inventory across the states with the pandemic and low interest rates, but there is still opportunity for you. 

If by big operators you mean syndicators, here's why they're buying1) They don't place it, investor money is on a rubber-band, it'll move to the next syndicator2) They don't place it, they lose on future asset and prop mgmt fees3) They don't place it, they lose the 2% they keep for income and appreciation4) Tell me the other type of investment that is offering tax-sheltered returns better than CRE5) Tell me the CRE doing better than apartments6) Certain places like ATL, NC, MIA , Austin are darlings and only so much inventory so they need to reach

Inventory is little due to low rates.