They often do qualify and I bet you could too.

Local Facebook groups of investors or subreddits can also be huge.2) Attend local meetups and REIA meetings, these can be great to meet potential clients and other contacts to source deals3) Friends and family CAN work but you should try this: set up a class on real estate investing, have yourself and other folks speak about how to get started and Invite every single person you know and if they're not interested, no problem, ask them if they know anyone that can benefit from that4) Longer term, but you can create content on available delas for Inst and TikTok, Real Estate investing is a hot topic and not many folks use those video platforms to show people real deals and how to get started.Best of luck.

Credit score requirementJob/income requirementDescription of yourself and other tenantsTo maximize your reach and find potential tenants, utilize various platforms, including:FacebookCraigslistApartments.comZillowRoomsterRoommate.comResponding to InquiriesOnce you create an awesome listing you will start to get inquiries.

Parker There’s potential to get close to there.

That meant the person who bought it also took that 100k debt (potentially). mind-boggling. 

Binghamton remains a lucrative market with ample cash flow potential, whether you opt for student housing or traditional residential rentals.While I personally focus on residential multi-family properties rather than student rentals, my portfolio offers valuable insights into the profitability of investments in this area.

To precisely assess each property's cash flow potential, a comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence process are necessary.In order to invest in Dallas, one should carry out extensive market research, establish connections with local investors, property managers, and real estate specialists; moreover, one should investigate financing alternatives, investigate possible investment properties, and give careful thought to property management.

My assumption was that she could start showing it asap (while it is still occupied), to reduce the potential vacancy time.

The property fits the 1% rule and has some good potential for value add.  

The discussion in this thread, and a few others on BP, is all about contacting potential sellers.