Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

Where/what platform do my fellow investors like to acquire alternate assets?

We offer 80% cash out in a few states (unfortunately not MD) but as others have mentioned the LLPA associated is substantial.  75% is the industry standard for max cash out but we could close with it vacant as long as it's rent ready and listed for rent online.  

I want a broker that is online friendly and no need to go into the office. 

@Natalia Davis I believe Zelle and Venmo and such platforms now have to keep track of payments beyond $600.

I can promise you will learn nothing from these events which you cannot learn online or through LOCAL groups. 

For preliminary numbers analysis, I’m using an online calculator available at this website: https://www.calculator.net/rental-property-calculator.html.

Use state-of-the-art technology and have a strong online presence- Kathy Norman - Keller Williams Realty, Phone: (704) 609-3728. 

-where is the best place to find deals online?

I'm so glad to have found this online community and resource to help me get started on my real estate rental investment.