I'm trying to stay on the west side of the river.

My PERMANENT portfolio is my SDIRA; I try to buy more solid performing notes that I won't need to work on (although they haven't all panned out that way...). 

Quote from @Sebastian Medina: I would search out people in your market that are flipping, and try going to a couple meetups as well.

New to Real Estate and trying to find the best way to create leads and reach people about investment properties.

Quote from @Greg Strunak: Hey everyone,I'm going through a divorce and trying to figure out the best way to keep my Airbnb property.

Try to put a bigger down payment in than you might need to give yourself some breathing room.2.

Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.

Same goes if you're trying to wholesale in other states. 

I really trusted my agent and knew several people who had invested in Reno so I took the leap after trying and failing for years to buy my own home in really high cost cities where I lived (NYC, DC, SF Bay area). 

I have not posted in some time, and I must say I feel of the wagon.