The closer you get to the 1% rule means you'll be buying an old, fixer upper, in the worst parts of town.The other real trick is finding 4plex. 

You’re right; inventory can fluctuate frequently, and finding the right property can indeed be challenging, especially in a transitional market.I'll definitely consider this approach to give myself more time to find the ideal replacement property.

As someone who is a frequent guest at STR's I don't think that would speak to me much, but I think its a great way to think outside of the box.

The problem with sites like Zillow and Realtor is that even if you take it off the market for 30 days and it shows as a new listing, buyers can see the price history from when you bought it to when you listed it and dropped the prices . . . that "trick" worked before the history was public so not sure that is the solution. 

The trick is to not take things personal.

Totally agree with @Chris Seveney- people alwyas think there's some secret tax benefit or trick if they do things like this.

We hung one of these on the tree next to the area she frequents and she completely stopped barking at the neighbor dogs. 

Usually homes are under contract by the 2nd price reduction.Knowing this trick has been extremely valuable to me and my investors in 3 ways: (1) It has saved valuable time from submitting low ball offers that could never be considered. (2) It has provided leverage for many accepted deals that have been just a tiny bit overpriced, closely competed for, but all the other bids barely missed the percentage mark. (3) When the bidding period changes to a daily bid, I submit a bid as quickly as I can and if possible on the same day that the bidding period becomes a daily period.

I am hoping to build relationships with current investors, allowing me from to learn the tricks of the trade and strengthen my skills as a real estate agent along the way. 

If I had enough extra money after doing other stuff I'd rather do above cars, I'd love to have one of those 4 door jeep wranglers and trick it out to tool around in on the weekends.Nothing wrong with spending money on cars if that is what you are into.