I found the key is to go into one of the local Secretary of States offices. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

It may be worth having an experienced professional helping you and you could always try to get the seller to pay your agent’s fees.

Here’s some guidance to help with your next steps:Hard Money Loan: Hard money lenders can often cover both the purchase price and some rehab costs (up to 70-75% of the after-repair value or ARV).

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Derick! 

@Makani Donaldson as a PMC, can tell you that trying to go around a PMC and "Cut out the middle man" to get to the owner will just make your name mud in your area.Who's going to trust you?

I’m glad to be here and have many different professionals like you all reach out and help new beginners like myself!   

I do love Indiana as a state to invest in. 

lots of us on here share our journey on IG and have videos of dos and don'ts. ill share my IG- leosrealestateinvesting

But here’s the big question: what really makes a contractor stand out?