THEN you have to support yourself while you are working on your first deal. 

It’s my first deal so I was kind of worried about it, but I feel more confident now about how to move forward with this property, as well as any future properties. 

Two years, plus foreclosure time, remain the redemption periods. 46 are the ones I believe are worth subtaxing and paying for the foreclosure cost.

2- Is it frowned upon to start off as a "part-time" salesperson in RE or is that generally the norm? 

The challenge of negotiating against a seller who purchased at the wrong time, invested with the wrong contractor and was losing money on the sale.

You'll be waiting a looooong time for a tenant to meet that criteria.Same goes for conviction & eviction histories:Class A - never (actually they fall off after 7-10 years)Class B - not in last 5 yearsClass C - not in last 3 years

How do I build leads or find people who are, at minimum, at the requirement of buyers, but at the same time, at maximum, willing to work with me?

We have shifted from flip to hold due to the market interest rates which tend to result in longer holding times and carrying costs. 

Closing costs, necessary cash reserves, and the expenses to get a property market ready are more than most first time investors think.I have nothing to sell and would be happy to help if you think that I can be a resource.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $375,000

Cash invested: $87,000

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What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
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