For example, I know that I can make a deal work in my favorite neighborhoods of Norfolk, VA at $60k per 2 bedroom unit.

If you're a wholesaler or broker in the area, I'd be interested to hear about your favorite neighborhoods and chat about the work you're doing.

You are going to have to have a pre-approval letter to submit an offer, and you want to narrow your search for what you can afford.This is my favorite way to get started in investing!  

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And my all-time favorite for the kitchen, if the cabinet boxes are good, have them painted (make sure to seal the paint with a good dewaxed shellac or polyurethane) and fit new door and drawer hardware for buck or two apiece. 

As it is, my favorite market is about 30 mins away and I need a local maintenance guy.Just banking on appreciation without buying below FMV is speculating. 

In an effort to be efficient and not use a shutgun approach, what are your favorite ways of locating and networking with individuals interested in, and capable of partnering or investing in my deals?

What are your other favorite blogs, websites, webinars, podcasts, etc? 

https://www.meetup.com/Investing-in-Albuquerque-Re...https://www.meetup.com/ABQREIA/are my two favorites (granted I am biased as I cohost the top one).tim

Meaning, they relied on the old tactics, "If the borrower files BK you will get wiped out" or, "If you don't take what the senior lender is offering you, they will foreclose and wipe you out" or my favorite, "No, I've earned 3%, I'm not cutting my commission at all, you can't make me cut my commission to make this deal work, you cut your proceeds".