best of luck. i would network in that area and go to as many meetups you can and learn the area well

That’s something I’m actively exploring—whether it’s through direct-to-seller marketing, networking with local wholesalers, or even tapping into connections through my brother-in-law, who works with builders and contractors in the area.I’m not expecting slam-dunk deals or easy wins, but the numbers on a few potential projects I’ve run so far seem to work under the assumption that I’ll leave some cash in the deals.

I’ve had most luck with signs in front of my plaza and word of mouth - networking at Chamber of Commerce and chatting with other business owners in the area.

I’d recommend you do the same.It all started when we interviewing Lendbase we were told that all of the lenders in the Lendbase network accepted their underwriting.

It's a balancing act if you DIY projects to save some money.  

While we are not tax professionals ourselves, we do share how we ourselves have made millions and paid very little taxes along the wayAlso @Eli Edwards A network of relocation specialists is not a reason to invest in a course.  

AJ Dicarlo Rate (broker and will be able to match with multiple lenders instead of a smaller bank or network)

My suggestion to any one that are first time real estate investor in fix & flip, or planning to hold property for rentals, is to learn or read, understand about real estate financing first, build your assets and network or partner withsome has completed some projects in fix & flip and has some rental properties with positive cash flow within your immediate area before dving in to any project by youyrself.

@Ike Okwerekwu Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you are searching for offmarket, you can network with local wholesalers, and also use something like dealmachine to generate leads.