They sent me an electronic invoice from locksmith.

I prefer tenants pay using electronic ACH transfers through apartments.com and in those cases payment is considered made when they initiate the transfer even though I don't receive the money for days afterwards.

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

Generally down, likely, but do you have an idea of where the sweet spot to refinance would be?

There are some nice small things on the market that have already been re-habbed and it seems like I could pay that premium for things I lack at this moment and still move forward to build confidence in properties where I need to develop the team for adding value to my next properties.Also, I think Memphis is a cool spot-hope that works out really well for you.

You’ll occasionally spot For Sale By Owner signs on lawns.

It seems like the condo you linked is almost geared towards short term rentals, so you should be in the clear on this specific situation. 2) I would take a look at some STR data either via a dynamic pricing software (pricelabs, wheelhouse, etc.) or take a look at Airdna to take a look to see what is the “sweet spot” is in terms of size of rentals in your market.

I think it might be a sweet spot for my price range.  

Mail people that appear to be in a tight spot - i.e. 90 day notices, unpaid taxes, ect. 

Many landlords now use online platforms that integrate electronic signature capabilities to handle this legally and efficiently.