As far as meetups go, you can find a lot of local events posted here on BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of Chicago meetups that I can share with you as well.

Lots of posts on different companies so be sure to check out what people have said about vendors you are considering doing business with.

I entered criteria into Zillow and then received postings.

The plan is to keep operating the property as a PadSplit post-acquisition.

Thank you for the thorough reply, I am not trying to scam- that is why I posted here instead of making her an offer that came across that way.

I disagree with Best Properties ( post above )as I have given Matt Scott money and I can always get him on the phone if I need to.

There's also on posted on the Events Forum under Space City REI - I'll try to tag you! 

Work with a knowledgeable SDIRA custodian to ensure compliance with regulation.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Just like you said at the end of your post. 

In this case, the seller is still responsible for his original loan, and then Ashish's answer is correct: interest deduction belongs to the seller.Once I re-read the original post by Anirudh, I realized that he left both interpretations possible.