I personally would find Yakima to be difficult with the gangs.

The best ways to generate leads are:1) Your personal database (friends, family, your friend's families, etc).

Maybe you print out a copy of the contract and go meet with them in person about what you're looking to do. 

I’ve pondered buying a cheaper 100k rental cash to essentially fund a personal home mortgage if I could find one.

I would personally stay away from coastal cities with insurance costs and weather risks.

I personally would wait for better investments with the B or higher properties. 

That's how you become the go-to person in the world of real estate investing.Building a strong brand isn't just about impressing investors; it's also about fostering a culture of trust within your team.

The second thing is to know the rules of the sale, like all cash, no cash, no personal checks, deposits required the day of sale, pre-registering bidders, etc. 

They're a lot harder than the average person thinks.

The DSCR is my best vantage point to begin with my situation.I have experience owning a rental for over a decade and flipped a personal residence recently.