Real Estate is a large asset class that has many different strategies inside of it. 

And you are saying agents, the ones trained to do real estate are messing up the deal, and not you?

Are there specific qualities or terms you look for that make the relationship a good fit for your investment strategy?

This is one strategy I used. 

Reach out anytime agreed. i am unfamiliar with his markets but $220 does seem very low. a sf room mate/ BRRRR strategy seems more practical

I work with out of state investors and would love to connect and discuss strategies.

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@Thomas Farrellmiscellaneous reactions-BRRRRs won't produce cash flow - they're an equity strategy, not a cash flow strategy-OOS BRRRR on your first deal will be incredibly difficult. 

The seller will always retain the equity and would receive annual distributions - and could structure the agreement with an exit strategy that makes them comfortable. 

That doesn't mean you're left behind it means you'll need a different strategy that than someone you started 1,3,5,10 years ago.