So it's a bit of a chicken and egg problem, but this is why "new agent 101" is to have agents tell everyone they know about the fact that they are now an agent.Lastly, if you do direct marketing to sellers for the primary purpose of buying their house, and you get responses but the selling is asking too much, you can try to convert those people to listings (along the lines of maybe, "I can help you in multiple ways", one by buying myself, another by listing if you prefer a higher price but a longer wait, etc.).Good luck and let us know how it goes of course!

Let me add, I use my SDIRA's for both owning property and Notes...I prefer notes though. 

Preferably one that know about the area well and has familiarity with owner occupied buildings.

The closer to 1%, the better, and higher is even better, but you still want to run numbers on individual properties. 

I would prefer to pay for the investigation of electrical issues and a report of them all with a line-by-line estimate to repair each issue uncovered. 

I deal with seller's agents by phone and text but when it comes to FSBO I 100% prefer phone.Get him on the telephone.

I am unsure as of now about taking a HELOC to invest and think I would prefer to get my feet wet prior to the HELOC, unless this is advised against.

Its personal preference.

I'm happy doing calls to anyone on the ground, but not sure what's the appropriate cadence for someone out of state.I'm actually flying to meet with various individuals to hopefully create a team - would definitely like to create a long term relationship, as I may also potentially move to that location eventually.Appreciate these good questions...they have me thinking!

You will need to have some funding though, as they prefer you to have skin in the game.