Thanks to a combination of luck, contacts, and persistence I've built up an fairly respectable land portfolio.

As long as you are respectful of their time, staying in regular close contact is key.You never know when a broker will just happen to get a listing/deal and if you are in regular contact and ask "anything coming out soon?"

@John Goudin all do respect STOP READING BOOKS,!!!

@Kevin Piwowarski, I would use a slightly different system if I were house hacking, especially in a single family (meaning I would want people that are clean, quiet, respectful, etc since they will be in my space).  

This may be opening a can of worms, but I'd be interested in hearing everyone's thoughts are on their best markets, if you have any contacts there and what you think $1M-$1.25M can buy you in those respective markets?

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I recognize the guidance is not advice and completely respect everyone's opinion so please know that I appreciate your comments and time. 

I can also recommend vendors to fill each slot that I have worked with and I respect each professionals expertise in each of their fields.

Do this in a helpful, respectful way too. 

I feel like my main focus right now should be to pay the cards down to get my credit back up to a respectable number.