You probably have to generate your own distressed lead sources to get better deals...or invest in the future....in my experience rents in DFW have come up...so maybe your first year is a bit negative, year 2 you get another $50/rent....and as long as you keep up the property and do upgrades on vacancies, and don't just never put money in it and drive it into the ground, value should go up. 

and then you pay attention by listening attentively to every single thing the person says to you because in the details is where the answer lies and where you can source red flags if any. 

@Michael RamosI keep seeing this pop up in my news feed from various sources.

If you have a large deposit in your bank statements then it must be sourced.  

I will use the VA loan with no money down by showing my VA disability as my main source of income. 

If I imagine myself in your shoes, finding steady employment/ a steady source of income would be my top priority.

most important make sure souls are good and you have a good source of water.

Show notes on the podcast are a great source of information.    

Have you checked on BBB and other relevant sources?

Hey guys how do you typically structure a deal when sourcing a distressed properties through a Realtor?