There was a down payment assistance program, and the seller paid for half of the closing costs.

I've taken continuing ed classes online and didn't like -everyone is different.FC Tucker has a decent program.  

While I did take away some good bits of info, I generally have trouble trusting speakers who I know are there to try and upsell me on their program or whatever.

Give them the program from the funeral service and the death certificate listing the known heirs.

You'll also likely want a relationship with another smaller local bank who can help fund the deals quickly.Carson Bank, Vintage Bank, Rose Hill Bank, Union State Bank, Stock Exchange Bank (Ark City) are a few of the smaller local ones I know would be able to act quickly and wont screw you on closing costs.I've personally used Carson and Union State Bank (formerly Relianz)  - Have spoken to Rose Hill and Vintage about their programs however have not ruled out using them in the future.I'm sure there's a few other smaller banks I've left off, but going off the cuff those are the ones I remember.

Hey, I am kind of in the same boat, mid 20s getting my RE licence to help with my investing, I was looking at RedFin they have this cool program called RAD where they train you while you make salary and full benefits, might be worth checking out.Cheers!

"Basically a Cleveland version of HGTV's Fixer Upper"IMO, these programs are so misleading that they are on the edge of F R A U D.Facts (ha ha, what facts) are sketchy and it's all dreamland.CAVEAT EMPTOR.

I have been educated by a few programs on this topic but would like an unbiased view from the BP community.  

@Terry KoeppDmitriy mentioned the Solo 401k, which is a great program.  

I have heard of this company, but if I recall was more of a seminar type program, that offers free teaser weekends or seminars, and then wants you to spend big bucks to learn more (and most claim it got them no where.