What's the trade-off, though? 

These "trade-offs" left a lot of room for value add.

These "trade-offs" left a lot of room for value add.

Occasionally a decent deal pops up on the MLS/Loopnet, but most are traded off-market/pre-market.

You can bid most of the trades from a new perspective.Cons - one needs to confirm the following:  1. 

Given the nature of the stock market, it seems like there is a lot to be made if one knows how to day trade effectively - but I am hesitant to throw too much around without a lot of experience.

I trade my time for dollars.  

Network with investors, network with hard money lenders, network with construction trades who are working with rehabbers. 

I understand that for one or 2 notes it's not needed, but as I look to continue creating and trading notes, I want to ensure I'm in full compliance.  

I have had major success with Facebook Marketplace and buy/sell/trade pages.