Im Awais, early 40s, total REI Newbee from San Antonio.I work 2+ jobs as an MD.Tired of being an expensive labor.Want my financial independence, so I can sit back and enjoy life a little, spend time with my young kids and finally take care of patients at a slower pace, because I would love to and not for earning money!

Hard to find, yes, but be patient and deals are there.

Also online auctions can be very good if your patient, Ive done this and there is a definite dance to this process. 

Make more offers and be patient and consistence.  

Be patient and consistent.Quantity does matter to be a successful investor so you should make about 3 offers a day just in your niche and the market you select.  

I would like to be more aggressive with the investments but will be patient for a couple of years to see what happens.

Yep, I'd just be patient. 

Now, I have just been saving up patiently waiting.  

You won't get it from this young realtor you are trying to be patient with.

Just wanted to add that as a newbie investor I've found property management companies to be a great resource (whether or not you plan to use one), the good ones tend to have a good sense of the rental market, they know local investors and, most importantly, they want you to keep them in mind once you have properties, so they tend to be really helpful and patient.