This requires a dedicated effort sourcing and analyzing hundreds of deals to find the one or two worth pursuing.  

Aligning expectations with investors is such a critical part of building trust and ensuring long-term success.

It merely means you will likely have a difficult time refinancing the property to a traditional lending source.

Is there a reliable source to get this information from other than agents? 

Hi Lenny,Probably I would wait until you have a steady income source to make it easier to get a mortgage.

Unfortunately, while all the online places area great sources of information, you are much less likely to take action, or find someone to shadow, when online in a forum. 

As others have noted, being able to complete and inspection and walking the property with a at least one contractor is critical to understand the potential costs, etc.

Right now, I’m in the process of sourcing land for our first project.Happy to connect and share insights.Wishing you a great holiday as well!

The other critical question is – whom do I need to send these 1099s to?

Resort and vacation destinations tend to perform well, but it’s critical to research local laws and trends to ensure the property aligns with your financial goals.What type of investing are you leaning toward?