We have an off-market lead funnel we use to identify deals before they hit the market, but your best bet in our area for on-market deals is NOT day one on the MLS, it's having a hot sheet set up by your agent that tracks all REO/short sale deals that are back on the market.

I bet there is not vent (supply air) in the room and you are not getting enough air movement with the door shut. 

I am active in auctions, and i think Salem would be your best bet.

I bet short term rentals is a HUGE strategy up there.

Your best bet is to find a way to do the loan at the conforming limit, which means either coming out of pocket for the difference, or finding a 2nd mortgage. 

Besides this BP site, I spend some of my time on YouTube and study those worth listening to guys like Grant Cardone,bTai Lopez, and Pactrick BET David who has a successful insurance business and speaks about entrepreneurship.  

I really want to make the right choice but I think with the feedback everyone has given me the BRRRR strategy is my best bet. 

I bet most Americans can't even tell you how much cash flow they have every month after expenses, as most Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

I bet the tenants love it.

I bet you can do it.