People in the group have regular calls with sellers that you could potentially listen in on.

Mike for some reason my tagging is not working but i know Jamie Bateman uses podio and I believe has it connected with his servicing companies so information is updated on a regular basis.

Hi Treza,Not sure where you are in the process there, but when your ready to exercise financing options please reach out, it's very difficult to find a ground up program for inexperienced borrowers without having an experienced GC sign on the loan with you which in turn is not easy to find. 

I didn't even have $1000 saved at that time and I was really just thinking of going the regular route of going through the banks and just save up as much as I could for a down payment on my first investment home to rent out.

I plan to manage the properties myself until it conflicts with my regular job.I would appreciate any advice on these markets to ensure success and connect with local investors.

I’d suggest you dig into the numbers, compare it to what a regular sale would give you, and talk to someone who specializes in this type of deal.

I rarely exercise this clause unless it really is bad. 

They are releasing permits now on a regular basis and things are able to move forward like they should.  

If you are in an expensive market and looking to leverage better markets, increase revenue and trustworthy property management with additional benefits (regular house cleaner, counselor to manage relationships among tenants, etc) then this is a great option for you.

My wife and I spend a lot of time together, we take vacations regularly, and I prioritize my health by working out 3–4 days a week and getting 7–8 hours of sleep most nights.