Last resort, way down the road.  

Networking groups are also a great way to gain exposure.Break through the “Rookie Wall”This sports metaphor refers to first-year players who suddenly stop having the kind of success they did before they made it to the professional level.

Today I saw a Facebook ad from Grant Cardone's Cardone Capital.They want me to invest in $10k+ in a syndication of a Moroccan resort project.

I have zero experience with STR or resort properties but have done some rehabs. 

Find the key players who are actively buying properties.

I’d narrow your search to one maybe two max and seek to build relationships with the tips @Theo Hicks provided.It pays to be a player in the market so breaking in will cost you more at first than those who have been there before you.

The best thing will be to get an inspector to inform me of everything that needs to be done, then get my estimates.I'm already pre-approved for a mortgage with a bank, but want to use that as my very last resort bc they're strict with who you can use to do the rehab once you're under a 203K loan.  

But There has to be some good incentive though like it’s in a really hot area that’s appreciating off the charts or an oceanfront or a resort lake .

Hopefully we can not have to resort to hard money on this one.

Often, these contacts will then introduce you to other contacts who are legit players in RE.