Hello, my name is Marshal, and I’m excited to connect with this community of like-minded individuals passionate about real estate.

A deal killer is a voice of reason when you are emotionally attached to a shiny object (it could be a property or a new guru course).2.

I've been tracing wholesalers in califonia for months, like nothing other state finding individual wholasalers in califonia is quite challenging I don't know if it's because the house prices are too high compared to other markets.

And if you go under contract as an individual, can you then JV with another investor or is it too late?

This is a fine needle to thread because at this size, you very quickly start competing with high net worth individuals who are seeking summer homes. 

I reached out to the individual marketing the deal to schedule a property viewing, but they’re asking for proof of funds (which I expected) and a signed purchase agreement or LOI.Is this normal?

You can run one-off searches for phone numbers and email addresses, and they often have promos for new users.Spokeo for Professionals: While not specifically real estate-focused, it’s a reliable option for finding contact info for individual property owners, especially for one-off searches.Forewarn: This is great for verifying contact details and gives a bit more intel on leads.

What you want is an agent with experience who knows how to negotiate, watch your back, navigate difficult situations, understand contracts and law, provides an objective cross-check, etc.

Does anyone know if this individual needs to be a W2 or can I hire on a 1099?

I would echo this, it is a great REIA and the best place to find local, like-minded individuals and resources.