Build your network by joining local real estate investor meetups or online communities like BiggerPockets.

If you come across a better opportunity here in AZ where if you can take your 1M and turn it in to 1.2-1.3M ( maybe a value add deal) sell the house, take the equity and use it to get a bigger return.

I've financed deals using equity from my home and loans from others.

The advice I would give as a lender are these few options if you both are on mortgage.

Depending on the price point, they may already be running targeted ads in cities/metros for buyers that may be looking for a second home/vacation home.

Fortunately lenders are starting to seeing the bigger picture and comp these additions more in-line with multi-family, rather than SFH which it is. 7842 Lasaine Ave, Northridge.

So onto the deal and how to navigate it. 

However; none of them are going to be "deals".

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Find a good realtor, close a deal with them and they will give you their contractor contacts.