You’re on the right track—now make deal flow a system: pick one cash-flow market, set tight buy box criteria, and run a daily “noise-to-numbers” scan so you can underwrite fast and pass or pursue in minutes.

My biggest recommendation is to pick one market and go deep.

This is just a rinse and repeat method as long as you have the reserves, the funds to fix up the deals and the ability to pick a deal that is actually a deal. 

Creative structures like seller carry or JV partnerships are also picking up — they’re great tools when used on the right projects.Overall, access to capital is still there, but it’s definitely favoring experienced investors who bring solid numbers and a clear exit plan.

Instead of generally looking for a multi-family, pick two or three neighborhoods that have the right blend of strong cash flow and moderate risk, like parts of Hilltop or Whitehall.Once you know exactly what streets you want to buy on, it makes finding the right investor-focused agent and property manager much easier because you can find people who specialize in those specific pockets.Good luck with your search!

These pictures pick up more light and ambient light at night for a better picture.

Great question, Melissa — based on what we’ve seen across similar properties in SW Florida, pricing closer to the low-$710s range tends to generate stronger pre-season activity, especially for water-view homes without a pool.Showings typically pick up once listings sit just below a key search threshold, even within the same portal band.

Would love to pick your brain on good contractors, CPAs, Property Managers, etc.

There's a material fact missing here, and I'm surprised no one has picked up on it: How long has "tenant" been a tenant?

I mean, if you can help someone help you, it's a bonus.When a pipe bursts on Christmas Eve or a heat pump fails during a cold snap, the vendors who know you are the ones who pick up the phone first.