Hey @Jon Pflueger - your best bet will be to retain an architect, they typically have a good understanding of what's feasible and not in a specific zoning/area + will know how to handle variance permissions and etc. 

I’m also not a fan of buying a property that loses money every month, while hoping for appreciation and betting that interest rates will fall.

It's hard to say for sure without knowing your market numbers, but I would bet you if you looked at a 10 year projection, you will probably have a better ROI with the equity in 2 houses as opposed to the equity and cash flow with one. 

thanks Your best bet is to partner with a GC or find a GC that a friend of yours trusts.

Hi Luca,a rate/term bridge with rehab budget would be your best bet. there would be no PPP's since it's a bridge, you'd be able to pay off the existing lien, and you'd get your funds to do some renovations to the property.I should be able to help with this, but I'd need more information on the property and how much in rehab you are looking to do.

i think your best bet is to try to build a network within the investing world so you're positioned as a hub, someone who knows a lot of people, and see a lot of transactions.  

His suggestion was to wholesale it because he believed that for the purchase price of $90K, it'd be a relatively safe bet with a good margin.So, my question is: How do I get cash buyers or "buyers lists"?

The best bet is to talk to a small local bank (or three) about your options.

A local broker will be your best bet. 

Your best bet is to invest in growing areas that are landlord friendly and where you can either connect with or build a good team yourself- realtor, property managment, contractors, etc.