It rewards risk control, asset management, and well-structured entry points.

Also they are gone within 1 week where as in 1 week I can barely get information about the structure of the house to make sure it is not damaged. 

I'd add one more thing for first-time OOS buyers specifically: before you even think about unit count or financing structure, make sure the listing data actually matches public records.I've seen a duplex where the listing showed 3 bed / 1 bath per unit but county records said something different — with an entire bathroom that doesn't exist in any public record.

By deep diving into areas that have longer days on market you will find more sellers that will consider structured financing.  

​Loan structure can influence reserve requirements, renovation timing, and long-term maintenance planning.​​Property managers: how much does financing affect your operational decisions day-to-day?

To reach the structure, termites build visible dirt tunnels from the soil up.

Congrats on locking up a strong deal, this is exactly the moment where structure and timing matter.

Single-family and commercial investing are very different: single-family homes are usually more approachable and influenced by comparable sales, while commercial deals are driven more by income and deal structure. 

Always good to have more capital-side perspectives in here.One thing I’ve seen consistently as portfolios scale is that deal structure and operational clarity matter just as much as the numbers.

Also, connecting with experienced investors through meetups, forums, or local networking groups can give you insight into deal sourcing, raising capital, and structuring partnerships.