I'm sure you're participating in local RE Investment Clubs - ask other investors to refer you to someone they've used successfully.

It's also good to look at the labor participation rate in the market.

I will second @Michael Bishop comment that there's always room for participating in the general partnership equity stack when finding or bringing capital to the deal.

Bigger Pockets is the premier site for new real estate investors to network with experienced investors, take advantage of valuable free resources, participate in forums, and get deals done correctly.Happy to help further. 

I will be participating with money too at the first round and would like for the group to be open to other investors that want to come in now, but also later in time.

I really enjoy how everyone participates and swiftly on these posts.

You can obtain a plan document from us (without need of a CPA, though we always encourage you to talk with your CPA about all of your financial plans) that allows your 401(k) to buy and sell real estate, have a personal loan provision, have Roth contributions for the participant, etc. 

Tax liens just give you a percentage back % which usually ends in bid down wars (@Wanye knows more about it but the general gist is other people can bid down  against you).Its after a few years of consecutive missed taxes does the property goto Tax-deed sale with the county.If you want to participate in tax-deed auctions you need a bit of money (40k to start possibly more now - and you'll need a lawyer if you intend on selling the property - have to complete the quiet title process). 

@Eric SchraderTo learn about the prohibited transaction rules, please see the following. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...

Look forward to having you as an active participant here on Bigger Pockets!