I'm determined to find a way to get started now but I'm unsure how.I'm in the LA area so the market is very competitive.

A lot of insurance companies are redlining, they just wont admit it.I have had problems with insurance companies picking up trivial things to complain about in poorer neighborhoods, while ignoring the exact same things in higher end neighborhoods.

You could probably pick up a few smaller deals at say 150k, do some rehab or cleanup, raise your rents, refinance, and then have some experience to show a bank what you are ready to do on the next bigger one!

I hope you got a team set up and ready to rock and roll for the midwest market you're picking.....

Every day I wish I had "opened up my eyes" and picked up a book instead of an extra shift at work in my 20's after college.  

I stress to you large opportunities so here is a thought - check with a local LO with USBank and determine if they have an appetite for your situation.

Wondering where out-of-state, or even just out of Central Texas, people have chosen to pick up some properties, and what those are.Cheers,David

@Jedd Braunwarth I still need to determine how the plumbing runs in the building.

I do recommend you talk to a lender when you are getting started, but typically they will only talk in general terms until you have an actual property picked out.

I am trying to determine the best way to find wholesale single family home deals for rehab and resale.