What makes it more frustrating for LP's is when the sponsor has facebook ads and youtube videos promoting their next raise or guru course that if you click on the link and sign up they will have somoene call you within 24 hours to invest, but their current investor pool on failing deals cannot receive the time of day.

I've posted on Craigslist, Facebook groups, HouseCashin, LinkedIn, 'buy my house for cash' websites, etc...Would love some feedback!

I also use Zillow and even Facebook marketplace.

The best way to do it if you dont have a network, is to find the deal, then post what you have to a group on facebook or seek out PML, etc.

Have you tried Facebook for buying the property?

From what I understand there are numerous amateur beekeepers that can be found on Facebook groups that will do this for a low fee or even free.

Thanks for the tips @Mindy Nicol, I do think MTR would be easier to manage for me allthough I do have time for a part time job, I see where you are coming from with repair costs and all and STR sounds like it can be a pain (I followed a few groups on facebook and have read horror stories :D ). 

Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.

I have heard Texas and most areas would be closer to $100 when its all said and done.You can find good contractors through realtors, HBA in your area, REI Facebook groups and meetups etc.Make sure to check references of past and current clients, visit some jobs in process as you can tell a lot about a contractor by how the job site is kept up and organized.

I feel like just about every month, I see RE investors with 1-2 year's experience starting a new fund and advertising on Facebook for LP's, as well as the daily "JV deals" that straight-up violate securities laws.