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where can we find places-websites to analyze areas that will provide positive cash flow?

But I'm interested in finding out.

I would say you need to find the contractors first. 

Quote from @Havital Miltz: Wow a bit of a sticky situation, did you have a conversation with the seller, directly or thru your realtor prior to the closing to find out if the tenant knows they are supposed to move out?

You should be able to find local builders that will finance the construction component of your new build, however! 

Quote from @Shawn Questa: A few times I've reached out to Cash Buyers and they would tell me that they are a part of an Investment Group and that they are ready to quickly Close Deals would be happy to work with me.Later I would come to find out that they are actually a Group of Wholesalers, like me.I guess I would prefer to Work directly with the Investor, Cash Buyer or Flipper. 

Where would you find a good mentor to fund the emd and down.

Quote from @Alex Spivey: I want to start renting as soon as I can so does anyone have adviceYou want to find a place to rent and occupy, or you want to buy an investment that you can rent to others?