Once you have ran through about 3 months or so of this and penciled out 50-100 deals for fun, I would talk to a local agent and start the process of looking.

Start by attending real estate meetups, BiggerPockets forums, and local investor groups to connect with potential partners.

I live in Albuquerque and would just like to reach out to local real estate investors simply to start a dialogue. 

If you rent spaces to others, local regulations may require work to be permitted sometimes even retroactively permit un-permitted work.2.

The Tenant texts LULA and the AI behind it troubleshoots issues, and dispatches trusted vendors for required repairs. 

I would talk to a local bank or mortgage broker to see what you can get for a loan first and then go from there. 

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

Folks say use a local lender.

I'm with @Huong Luu but would add join a local REIA and find some PMLs they are always hanging out at meetings.

The seller would have to be paying us to take the property if we wanted to make that amount.We make use of the tools here on BP to help frame out a deal as well as using our knowledge of the local market to gauge what a property will be worth renovated.