A safe play for me has always been section 8 housing, but doing such requires a lot of education before then.

In Austin, there are a few channels that consistently produce off-market opportunities, whether you're targeting entry-level flips in 78745 or mid- to high-end areas like Jester, Westlake, or Barton Creek West.Some of the main sources I see working right now:• Driving for dollars in long-term ownership pockets• Pre-foreclosure + delinquent tax leads• Probate/inherited properties• Networking with local investors + RE agents• Builders offloading lots or heavy fixers quietly• Wholesalers who specialize in distressed or dated SFRs• Tracking aging or deferred-maintenance homesI’m in the Austin market daily and the deal flow has been all over the board lately — everything from heavy value-add homes to infill lots to luxury fixers.Curious what type of project you're aiming for — entry-level flip, mid-range, or something bigger?

Expectations for further easing have lowered since Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled to a more cautious stance, remarking "what do you do if you’re driving in the fog?

I built my MTR systems so well, I can manage everything while traveling — no emergencies, no chaos.Here’s what I use:-Guesty or Hospitable for messaging-Breezeway or Turno for cleanings-Google Drive for standardized check-in/out docsAutomation is key.

The key is making sure you have solid damage-protection strategies in place, whether through the OTA or a secondary service like Safely.

Any projected returns above 20% were considered a red flag and most investors were looking for a safe 12-15% low-risk IRR because everything was conservative, assets very well managed, structured for tax benefits, good locations only, every risk controlled to such a level that the syndicator could command high fees with no questions asked because of their track record and professionalism. 

It is nowhere near Sun Valley prices, yet you are only about an hour and a half away.Accessibility: Despite its rural feel, Mackay is an easy in and out drive from larger hubs like Idaho Falls, Hailey, and Sun Valley.Tourism and Recreation: The area has all the raw ingredients for eco lodges, cabins, adventure tourism, or even a boutique ski operation.

Online storage accounts such as google drive, drop box, etc

Now, I drive by a "drive in" (think "Fast Food") restaurant that has a "Hiring" sign in one window and an "EBT accepted here" next to it.

Quite honestly, I have RSVPd to a few in person meet outs and have gotten too intimidated to making the 40+ min drive after work to meet strangers on the internet lol.