It is clear my strategy is to put very little down (through owner occupancy and down payment assistance programs).

He has an interesting program on his website (JoshMarti.com) that I am looking into.

Join a group coaching program or mastermind.

Many banks offer financing through government programs (i.e.

The idea is a computer program that searches satellite images for signs of neglected properties. 

I confirmed the Provider type as an Adult 24-Hour Residential Program which is approved in the county the home is in.

I go to Florida every year to spring training.

BiggerPockets has an excellent agent finder tool and also your local REIAs are likely to have agents who “get it”. 90%+ of agents do not invest in rentals and are trained in rapport and door opening more than helping you get a good deal.

We will both have over $25K each before making our purchases, but hope that first time homebuyer programs will eliminate our need for a down payment and reduce or eliminate closing costs. 

What are we doing to be competitive in our offers - I need to find a property in less then one month to be able to use the home possible program due to changes in my income.