For that reason (& other reasons like no one was meeting even online), I started Real Estate Rocks. 

I have a call scheduled with someone on his team for Monday & hopefully that gives a little better direction / insight into best practices for new members.  

I know Deed in Lieu is a common and normal practice.

Sometimes you get lucky.You could even bring up the subject of seller financing (search online for ideas of how to structure a seller financed offer), and make sure a competent real estate attorney helps write the offer documents (if it gets that far). 

Focus on one strategy, practice analyzing deals, and take consistent small steps like attending events and building relationships.

I attend one in Frederick which is online right now. 

It's the basic formula for selling an online course that teaches you nothing you cannot learn on your own.

It really is a minefield out there.I know everyone likes the convenience of the web, and they are tired of hearing it, but this really is a business based on relationships, not online anonymity.

And while seller financing is a very common practice in business acquisition, the good deals are not being done with high levels of it.Particularly with smaller deals, and especially with a business like a laundromat, there are cash buyers out there.

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.