We can't seem to get people to the property to tour in person or push them past the initial lead.

‘I assume this person is offering 10-15% more than you could get in a regular sale?

Especially if the deals you look at have been on the market for a while and aren't going to have multiple people looking to write on it.You could try having an additional person on your team who's niche is providing boots on the ground services.

They'll probably think it appraised higher but I personally wouldn't want to muddy the water by having that appraisal hanging over the negotiation. 

You don't want to be the person buying the home that didn't sell, even in some creative situation as a new investor.

I have a fire stick but have my personal YouTube tv account set up right now.  

She called the number and the guy was asking for her SS #, personal info etc.Anyone have a similar experience?

I know the general basics of the market, the business model, etc, but I was hoping to take my knowledge to the next level.My biggest goal right now is to own a rental property before I graduate college (currently a junior in high school).For context, I love reading books about investing and personal finance (I have a very solid foundation of knowledge built up) and I currently have a portfolio of about 11k between stocks and crypto. 

I would personally stay away from the downpayment assistance programs as they have many strings attached.

@Andy Oshodi when we buy our primary home it has to fit our PERSONAL needs.