It is best to go to local meetups for several reasons. 

For me, my focus is going to be to go back to my roots and flip a couple of properties to generate cash flow.

@Luke H.If the buyer is living in the property now it’s a consumer loan compared to a loan to an investor and will kick in a lot more regulationsYou can’t do a balloon less than 5 years, need to have it serviced by a licensed servicer, will have to go by interest rate usury laws, collect escrow…..I would not loan on this property to an owner occupant

I have 70k available to go towards a downpayment.

@Edwing Hernandez Lots of unsupported claims...same story with Roofstock...nothing like getting on camera and claiming you have a magic formula but no evidence of what's in the potion....they want you to go on faith alone, I guess...

You'd be surprised, sometimes there are buyers who just want to own a piece of land, even if it's not the most desirable and of course price is a factor.

IF its not online you have to go to tthe courthouse and use their computers.

That’s huge when you’re investing from out of state, because it means less hassle and more reliable returns.Turnkey properties are super popular here because they’re ready to go right away.

As stated i have had OTAs initially refuse payment but end up paying so this may end with favorable results for the host, but the host has to go through some additional hurdles.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/1224322-airb...I think OTA competition is good for both hosts and guests.  

. - Four years of appreciation -100k HELOC for investing.TakeawaysThis house hack worked because I chose a desirable home in a good area with strong appreciation potential.