Look into local tax incentives and financing options, and reach out to local real estate groups or mentors to better understand the market.Good luck!

Hey Joseph, my understanding is that if you wanted to team up with an accredited investor though an LLC in order to invest, both members of the LLC would have to be accredited.

If I understand correctly; the seller would receive 80% ($40,000) directly from the mortgagee at closing and would enter into a personal agreement with me for the 20% down payment ($10,000) in which he would be reimbursed separately from my mortgage payments at a separately agreed upon rate and term?

Currently, I am looking to better understand the real estate market in Southern California. 

Once you find this range you should be very close to understanding your buy box. 

We understand that but frankly we are extremly reluctant to ablidge.

I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvements: remodel kitchen and bathroom, paint interior, fix exterior scafolding.How should I go about finding a contractor?

-Seller Expectations: Ensure the seller knows and understands what to expect regarding terms and timeline-many sellers are unfamiliar with seller financing.

It's the same skill set but the financial returns and community impact are exponentially greater for everyone.There’s no reason that we can’t and shouldn’t be the ones revitalizing our communities instead of outsiders OR worse nobody at all.There are less opportunities in smaller towns and who is in the best position to truly understand the needs of the community?

@Paige Gardner HM is a great way to get started however understand that it is SHORT TERM FINANCING 6-18 months.