Platforms like Zillow or Redfin can give you insight into comparable properties, and PropStream is great for deeper analysis like liens or ownership history. 

I find their platform very user friendly and for those that have no clue about how to pick stocks, funds, ETF's, etc., Wealthfront is a great robo advisor.

Do you know of any websites or platforms where I could go to analyze and practice seller finance and creative finance deals?

Not able to move (at least for a while) due to my job.Looking to use savings that would’ve been for a primary residence down payment to invest in rental property out of state.Would love to make connections, hear thoughts on good markets to look into, strategies to maximize return, etc. 

Hi All,I’m excited to join this platform and connect with other professionals in the real estate industry.

Not a bad idea but if the deal goes bad just remember you are taking money from your primary residence. 

Homestead exemption in LA is a tax break that homeowners get on their primary residence.

What's left is simply $ to close (HML easily solves that) getting the vendors to do the "simple stuff" (pick your platform; Angie, Neighborly etc etc) and than to sell it (more agents than one can count happy to list). 

Instead of platforms like Angi, try building relationships directly with contractors, architects, and developers.

The only way I can access is money is through my primary residence and doing a HELOC.