Next, reach out to friends, family, etc.

The day I purchased it I reached out and introduced myself to all four tenants and one tenant told me that she was currently living with a relative because her electric got shut off.  

Feel free to reach out any time.

So if you're trying to learn ten, 15 markets, you're never going to reach critical mass in a market where you can actually start winning deals, knowing the market and so on and so forth.

I'm reaching out to this community because I find it to be a valuable source of knowledge and insights, especially when it comes to real estate investing.I've come across a potential real estate investment opportunity recently, and I'm eager to gather some feedback and insights from fellow enthusiasts and professionals in the field.The property in question is located in Central Florida, in an area that I believe holds significant promise for future growth and appreciation.

it's also a strategy that takes cash. 

Always open to talking investments and different strategies. 

What strategies have proven successful for you in finding and securing profitable deals?

I have accepted that this is a long term strategy.

Reach out to your local NARPM chapter and attend a few meetings.