Purchase price: $176,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Off-Market Deal in Southern Orchards that was found through cold-calling.

There is no secret sauce to getting/finding properties other than what is already told out there in the real estate market - 50% bootstrapping 50% luck - same as finding a great wholesale deal.

We are real-estate investors from CA & trying to pick an OOS market with Tulsa (stable economy and future outlook, modest appreciation & reasonable cash-flow).We heard from family/friends about new construction duplexes around the Tulsa metro targeting investors. 

Hoping to use this strategy to get more capital to help scale into some larger rehab projects.

Additionally, having a real estate agent who understands the local market can be invaluable for pricing and tenant placement.

I'd say this in any market, but we're talking about Detroit here. 

Both were off market deals. 

Hard money loans are a great option for off-market properties, but that is a whole other world that I may not suggest for someone just starting off unless you have some rock solid mentorship. 

Either go to local real estate oriented meet-ups or post in FB groups that are for real estate in different Colorado markets.

What is the apartment/rental market like... you know the drill.Good luck.