Another thing I've done is to go onto STR sites, and check out a couple things.

I've gone to a couple meetings and it can be a good place to meet wholesalers, agents, contractors, and other investors.Good luck!

I've spent quite a bit of time experimenting with a couple of these sites lately.

There were a couple of times when I lost the deal because I couldn't get a refi done in time.Pick a reasonable goal and find a way to go after it. 

Hey @Glenn Larson  You’re right, seller financing really depends on the seller’s flexibility and the specifics of the deal, but I can give you a couple of typical structures to think about:Interest-only payments: In this setup, you pay the seller interest on the loan without paying down the principal right away, giving you time to stabilize the property or improve cash flow before paying it off or refinancing.Balloon payment: You might negotiate a lower monthly payment (possibly interest-only) with a balloon payment due after 5-10 years.

If cash flow is the true goal for those starting out right now  you have a lot of work to do to get to that couple $hundos per month. 

Even partnerships of the closest friends can fall apart, but putting that much trust in a stranger you've only met over the phone or maybe in person a couple times would not be a route I'd go.

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I recommend grabbing a couple of good books, like Rich Dad Poor Dad or The Book on Rental Property Investing.