Consider off-market properties through direct mail campaigns, driving for dollars, and working with wholesalers.

There are some that manage to find the money and the deals quickly when the market is just right (and they have plenty of cash), but most success is built slowly, over time.Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save up, invest.

Fred brought the deal directly to us, leveraging his local market knowledge and connections.

If you do choose the coaching or mentor route, keep in mind that 99% of the "gurus" that you will stumble across have been in the business only throughout this last upswing and haven't been through multiple market cycles.

We have the opportunity to purchase a beautiful, well established STR in an up and coming market.

I've basically paid the mortgage on this property for a year with no rental income and a ton of expenses.The other properties had their own set of issues (the IN tenants trashed the property) but this KS property was so stressful, a headache, a hassle, such a financial loss, and I've just felt lied to the whole time I want to sell all of them and get away from it.The IN house has been on the market for 76 days (since this is the first property ready to sell, KS prop.

-How to analyze a market for high cash transaction areas.

If you cash flow $200 per month but gain $36,000 in equity per year then you're actually earning $3200 per month. 

You don't necessarily need 20% down and since it's below market, might have room for a healthy seller concession..check with the lender for disclosing the seller relation. 

Ada CountyAverage Purchase Price: $540,000Average Rental Price (3-bed home): $2,200/monthKey Highlights:Home to Boise, the state capital and largest city.Strong job market with a growing tech sector.High demand for rental properties due to population growth.2.