A quick web search shows it can cost upwards of $25,000.I'd say that if the flea-bag isn't a service dog now, it probably never will be.

Your best bet is to ask for referrals from professionals in the space: realtors, other investors, this forum, FB groups, etc.

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

I bet we would have made around $100k as a wholesale.

I work a lot with investors outside of the US from a tax perspective but from a mortgage perspective, as mentioned above hard money or DSCR is probably your best bet.

From there, you can research through zillow/redfin whatever but your best bet would be to find an investor/agent (I a one but based in Fort Lauderdale) who can guide you through the process.

Best bet though is a local community business bank.. 

Usually its a safer bet.

It is a complimentary strategy to pull some of your money back and hedge your bet. 

If you're looking for the cheapest route, conventional may be a better bet.