Quote from @Nicole Laba: I work with investors in Chicago who are actively buying off-market properties, and Ive noticed that everyone has a different approach when it comes to sourcing deals.

With $60K to invest, you might also consider looking at more affordable markets, either in California or out of state, where you can house hack with better cash flow.

What are your goals for holding investments in these markets?

I can't believe the market would have changed in 2-3 weeks.If DOGE continues it certainly might change. 

I can help you narrow down the best Texas market for you, DM me, and I’ll point you in the right direction!

Their children (now in their late 40s) inherited the house, but they have not listed it on the market, and I heard that neither is willing to move into it from their current setup, so the property has been sitting vacant.

Quote from @Lymarie Cervoni: Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area? 

I will say though that even in any market, there are sub-markets that you may either want to be in or want to stay away from.

Hey (:So the traffic on this post might give you the answer...Generally a good cash flow market, flips are kind of stuck.

I’m looking into the flipping market and trying to understand more about it since that’s what I want to focus on and do in my life.