You also will want to stick to on market properties at first because the purchase process and evaluation process (namely title and inspections) will be more defined.

I found the son on Facebook and sent a quick intro giving my condolences, expressed my interest in purchasing the property, and provided my phone # in case he decides to follow up.I'm in the process of preapproval with a couple lenders, and have reached out to a couple realtors in my area to see which may be a good fit.

I'm in the process of vetting some seller financed deals for my solo401k portfolio.

What was your process to lock in on that market? 

Please note that my replies are just my thought process while I'm learning.

There is a huge group of investors in this community that will help guide you throughout the process.

For a newbie investor, if you’re comfortable with the process and ready to manage the administrative side, Section 8 can be a solid option.

This process is either done prior to listing or during escrow.

I learned a lot through the closing process and also as an actual landlord having to deal with issues.

We are proceeding via the appropriate process in order to address Mr.