Very simple honestlyA lot of people when they want to get started, find youtube and everyone on youtube will tell them to start driving for dollars door knocking, finding buyers, etc. etc.

But I'm not sure if someone is running a full blown operation to take you from deal acquisition through rehab and to property management.It's pretty unique, but it's out there. 

With a newly rehabbed property that might work for a couple years, but in the long run 5% is a better and more safe/conservative estimate IMO.5.

if you are interested in Texas, let's chat :) we are looking to add doors to our portfolio this year. 

Zero risk of running out of money in real estate. 

Work the W2, run a STR co-hosting business on the side, pile up money, buy a house hack, rinse and repeat. 

I have a year to continue to try contacting the owner for a purchase -- I could even get myself to Ohio and knock on their door and force the issue! 

Call them, make an appointment, go over there with your wife, knock on the door, and introduce yourself.

Hey Mohamed - there is a larger BP meetup through Atlanta REI that @Vincent Crane runs.

It won't be amazing but get your foot in the door