Normally, my team handles cold calling and texting, but recently, we started using an AI-powered texting solution from a startup called Adforce, and the results have exceeded our expectations.In just the first month, we closed two deals that gave us a positive return on investment, effectively covering the cost of the service for the entire year.

People have definitely gotten smarter with the cleanup and I had the same problem in one of my units. 

And I have access to value add and multi family properties if you are still looking.

I’ve never met anyone who regretted house hacking—it’s a powerful way to get started.House hacking can help you get better financing terms, live in and manage your property directly, and start building equity right away.

I've heard of wholesaling but what exactly is wholetailing and is it better than wholesaling?

We run into a lot more break ins in our Cleveland properties than we do with our Lorain properties.

Not adding any additional living space, just dividing the two units, putting a kitchen in one of them, and probably not having to add a bathroom to either unit.  

Welcome to BiggerPockets and best of luck investing!

I have a primary house in Santa Maria CA that we are renting out and getting cash flow from it,  thinking of using the equity from that house to buy here in Orange County.

Hard money is not cash and should NEVER be written on a contract as cash.