So the Fed hasn't been able to really cool off the real estate market.What if you're a renter?

Are most investors using wholesalers to find off-market deals?

And I also figured I could create a thread where other people could share their experiences.First off, there are a surprising number of real estate software platforms out there. 

Does anyone know where I can find off market properties in these zip codes?

Hi Hoa,- Hard money is fast efficient, expensive,  it has high rates and points and shorter term 6-12 months or less typically with extensions available- HELOC typically has no points but prime + 2-3% margin right now is almost the same rate as hard money and closing costs are a lot less than hard money and you can rinse and repeat and reuse it after paying it off so yeah overall its better than HML (hard money lending)Thats just the beginning of your research, the reality is in real life you might need both sources, make sure to have both ready and start with the best execution or option first and always be ready to use the others if the need arises.rehabbing is messy AF especially on older housing Illinois housing stock from 1895-1940's.

I have 2 other rentals that ideally can subsidize this, so, would I be better off holding onto it for the long haul and evening out eventually, or selling the property and getting something else?  

BRRRR is great but chances finding a deal and getting all your money out with light rehab is slim to none unless you find your own lead.I operate in Baltimore in C+ areas which is still cheaper than many even wholesalers are overcharging for their off market deals.You either have to do heavier rehab or find a deal without a middle man.

I know this isn't the conventional way to job search but I have been firing off applications for almost a year now and haven't been hearing back so I wanted to give something else a shot. 

I'm under contract on a property right off MLS right now that will cash flow $500 per month on day one with 20% down at 7.785%.The Boise metro market has definitely not plateaued- heck. the median price in Meridian was up 17% YoY in February. https://www.redfin.com/city/13444/ID/Meridian/housing-market 

Would be opened to a fair off market deal.