Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I spoke with the one I suspected forgetting to turn off the stove but the person did not confirm.

By the time you do that 4-5 times you should be able to have a paid off home or excess funds to invest in other assets.

Explain your situation and see if there are payment plans or hardship programs available.The BiggerPockets forums have threads on tax liens and foreclosure prevention: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/766025-surplus-funds-unpaid-taxes-in-foreclosure-saleAn experienced real estate attorney can advise you on your legal rights and explore potential solutions.Have you spoken with your local tax authority yet?

I have been to the 3-day and it is a well run event, by professional persons. 

I have met some private investors that are interested in helping me with the funding of my flip, but I haven't found any properties yet.

Is there a point of contact person/business that handles all home investor concerns (general contractor, engineer, etc.)

I can provide support of checking in on contractors, staging rental properties, walk potential leads to give you an idea of the property in person or what the area is like, meeting with agents, and drafting scope of work for projects. 

I personally leverage, but have a large rainy day fund. 

You just need the right funding to make it happen.