Some found online and others through craigslist.

I have seen many online ads for mortgage lenders with seemingly better interest rates than I have found while inquiring around at local banks and credit unions.  

A good deal ought to give you some cash flow, and cover all your expenses for the property.In tandem with that, I'd go after as much education as possible online.

Quest is a company that you can google with a bunch of online answers.

There's some really cool people in this online community and they are just as cool in person too.

@Ian DavisRun the numbers with one of the many tools online, like Hector mentions - or even use the ones right on BP.

In the process of applying online, I was asked to obtain my credit report through a link they provided to a company called CreditNav. 

Online ones aren't too bad.

Yes, the title co. can tell you who traditionally pays what costs, and include that in the contract language so it all clear and spelled out up front.

That's how I got started (1978).The legal information that you to study is primarily found in CA Civil Code Section 1695 as it relates to Equity Purchase Agreements.Also, study CC 2924(a) et seq. as these are the laws pertaining to non-judicial Foreclosures.I believe you can still download a copy of the Equity Purchase Agreement which includes the statutory 14 point type font language at Ward Hanigan's Foreclosure Forum website.I still think the most successful people who are looking for super-bargains (meaning properties with lots of existing or created equity will do their best work by a combination of mailing, calling and knocking as owners are getting pounded by direct mail pieces.