Looking To Start First Flipping Project, Need Advice!

[Kevin Powell]

Hello BP! I'm somewhat new to the real estate world. I'm living in Northern Cali, but looking to maybe do an out of state flip project in an area that's more reasonably priced, maybe Memphis or somewhere in Texas. With a decent personal credit score (if it matters), what's the best way to go about getting funding for a project or scouting for a deal, putting everything in place? I'd like to get going just don't know the first steps. It it Hard Money lending I should be seeking?