Sandwich LO are even better.First and foremost, NEVER combine the two into one contract as the seller.This topic is a seminar unto its own, in order to fully explain what I wrote above, and to understand the why and how. 

I would check the internet for articles about any lender you are considering.

Because all of the financial professionals who have answered this topic are clearly confused, to the point they think it's a joke.

As for resources and connecting with other investors, take advantage of BiggerPockets through books, podcasts, articles, meetups and/or conferences! 

This was on my to do list.See article below:Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide by Texas Court

read these threads and see what you think.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...and before buying something in Alabama why not house hack first in Miami?

That is a recent topic from 12/2 that Lindsey responded to with a list of providers from a different forum discussion on the topic. 

making $150 net in month 1 because a spreadsheet said so is fantasy.here's a fantastic thread about 'cash flow' investing from California - i highly recommend it.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...i say all this not to be discouraging but to be realistic - hope it helps

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

They actually failed to pay taxes in 1983 as well according to the follow up article below. 2 years later in 2017 the County reversed the sale voting 7-4 against “these out of town speculators trying to make a big payday” and for the fine people of their district. https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/SF-supervisors-to-vo...