Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

Unfortunately most have made lifestyle changes relying on checks that will never be cashed but can't fault the inexperienced investors with the amount of materials online, social media etc. where coaches, mentors and gurus share the ease in which they generated massive wealth in these neighborhoods.

If not from CT and there's any networking events or groups online - id love to hear which groups you recommend/ webinars . lastly, any advice on how to properly approach investing professionals as a beginner - would be greatly appreciated. 

Use an online mortgage calculator to get an amortization schedule and present it with the offer.

Hi,What are some on-line list building options? 

You will learn 100x what you would in an online forum and you won't get pitched every five seconds.

Connect with local real estate agents, attend meetups, or hop on online forums.

Engaging with online communities such as BiggerPockets can also help you learn from experienced investors and explore different strategies.

But frankly we have other opportunities to make money online in 2024 that did not exist back then.

If so, is this something I can get a template of online or do I need to seek one of these documents from an attorney to then present back to attorney signed by both parties to then draft a formal contract?