If you don't have contacts, then pick up the phone and start dialing.

I know I still have some more learning to do, but I feel I want to focus on flipping and/or short term rentals to start.

BP has some great resources and in fact we have found it to offer far more in terms of tools and contacts than a course we paid WAY TOO MUCH for when we started out. 

Respectfully,Zach The best bet is likely to create a new LLC that lays things out in a straightforward but legally strong and standard operating agreement, etc. - LLC doc sets are fairly cheap and easy to create these days (with limited assistance from lawyers) and its much much better to have that cover bases on arrangements like this - it will also fit nicely with financing options - whether you take on debt from a lender in a co-equity situation like your first plan (refinance loan to LLC post rehab?)

However, most people seem to use Yardi these days, at least if they manage buildings as opposed to something more scattershot. are you looking for how to get started or technical help or just which one works best? 

So I started doing some research and found the owner.

Something that hasn't been brought up is the no money down dreamer who is just starting out with empty pockets.

If you can learn how to co-host properly, your risks and start-up capital are much less. 

I’m just starting to network, suck at it, and want to feel better lol How is your networking going now?

@Henry BaghYou can start with local lenders and local banks and even credit unions some have DSCR options.