Hre are the key things to knowWhat you are bidding on - often oddball properties that are hard to identify and have little value are auctioned offThe true as is value of the property, The tax assessment can be way higher or way lower than the true as is valueThe local laws and how they affet your total costs and returns

In playing with the numbers a bit, I'm seeing a trend of atleast 2% rent to price and (ideally) < 7% mortgage rate needed to achieve a decent cash on cash rate.

Keep at it because the way you talk and your analysis preference + being good with people is the key to what you want to do.

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Insurance : This area of consideration deserves its own deep dive so we’ll briefly highlight key concerns. - The underinsured.

can uncover key details.Leverage Creative FinancingWhen price is a sticking point, structuring the deal creatively can make it a win-win.

I understand some of the economic factors that can lead one to a particular city or province (or state), but unsure of some of the key elements as you funnel down below that level.Appreciate any insight.Tyler 

Real estate prospecting is a numbers game, so the key is to keep reaching out, tracking your progress, and refining your process along the way.Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm more ideas or chat about prospecting strategies!

I have personally invested in both turn-key and value-added properties. 

This goes over the Turn Key world and what to expect.