A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

Generally, the events are pretty great and no one really trying to "sell" you.

In the event of default/non-performance on a CFD for vacant land in one of the hypothetical "foreclosure" states I mention above, does the land parcel have to go to auction, with bidding starting at the unpaid principle balance of the contract (plus late fees, legal fees, etc.)?

I've built my network through different industries but real estate is a common theme in our investment strategies.

But honestly, almost all those vendors off that list were competitively priced and great to work with.Recommendation: if you know at least one credible vendor who's been in the industry a while, ask them for their list.

Dream on Me Industries, the company behind the brand’s rebirth last year, announced the shift to a digital-first strategy, focusing solely on online shopping.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

They meet regularly and can be a great resource for learning and networking. https://www.northwestreia.com/events I have a great network of property managers for long term and short term, so if you are looking to interview some folks who can help with that, please send me a PM.

Property management is generally regarded within the real estate industry as a loss leader.

Imagine if all industries just called you to see if you'd like to make a deal with them?