If you need lender recommendations use the forum to find out who others have used in your area. 

You are priced out of Scottsdale quite a bit, but you might find something adjacent which would provide some good opportunities. 

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?

Find a realtor.

Sherman or perhaps between McKinney and Sherman.SaginawBurlesonCertain other locations if you can find the right rent/price.

Find local REIA's (Real Estate Investors Association), Airbnb Community Groups, or local STR Facebook groups. 

It's the only that I can affordable How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Hey @Spencer Cuello, so you will find most of us aren't fans of arbitrage.I see you listed NYC so you know that you can't do a STR in the city unless you live there.IE: You need to be onsite, living in the same unit you are going to rent.As per usual...

There system has been helpful for someone with no prior experience in the process, from finding properties, lenders, insurance agents, CPA's, attorneys, etc. 

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?