If you want to venture into the CRE space (in any asset class), then associate with a CRE firm or operator and commit to CRE.

I’ve spoken briefly with the owner (selling privately) and he and his wife have owned the place for 20 years and are looking into other business ventures.

@Jesse Kozazcki find another local investor and do a joint venture, you bring the deals and manage the rehab they bring experience, connections, and funds.

as for indy PM's here are a few off the top of my head..Ross DenmanTodd BurtonF S homes  ( I have known Ashely from another venture)Elisha Drake

Sorry for the long post, I wanted to to be transparent.So here are the numbers:Mortgage payoff amount= 66KRepairs= less than 20KStep bro(co owner)= only wants 20KARV= 190K (based on comps of recent past sales in that neighborhood) Also I have a G.C. who is willing to partner with me on my fix and flip ventures, and a finance firm who instructed me to create and LLC, build my FICO up to a minimum of 680 with all three bureaus, doing so will enable me to leverage my personal credit to obtain a line of credit for my LLC (I'm a big believer in using O.P.M.).

HiDoes anyone have a template contract for purchasing notes with investors in JV mode ?thanksDror

As this is out first venture into real estate, we're looking to learn, network and exchange thoughts/ideas!

Find a large real estate business in your area that you hope to reach there success and find out witch firm they use, through social post or their pr dept. hope this helps and good luck on your business venture it takes guts to go out your own and always make sure you have the best team starting with legal. 

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat.Good luck on your venture and glad you are looking into my hometown!

When I sit down with clients, I always discuss (1) their personal assets, and (2) what their current investments portfolio and other business ventures are before discussing (3) their future goals.