Account Closed They are also placement agents that can connect you with capital sources.

Also where can I find an affordable if not free source to where motivated sellers that are not being represented by realtors?

You hook it up to a water and power source and it performs its intended function as is, where is, regardless.Not so with drywall, countertops, flooring, roofs, etc. 

That is another source of information because you are interacting with people doing the business.Finally, once you have a deal brewing, bring it here for the experienced investors to analyze. 

Yea my biggest concern is getting sunk on my very first deal.

They are associated with Redstone Federal Credit Union, the biggest bank/credit union in the area.

I am interested in REI because I want to create another source of income that can eventually, which I understand is potentially not soon, completely replace my income.

I recently purchased a duplex and bought the cheap China-made vinyl blinds from Lowe's (Project Source).

Your biggest hurdle is going to be the city.I'm curious to know what they would say.

I would prefer to have PM in place as well as a tenant in place, or at least know that the deal will not close until the tenant is in place.For full transparency provide a list of comps dated within the most recent month and only about 1-2 mile radius max (we know you need to make money on the sale but would help establish trust).Communication seems to be one of the biggest pain points I read about so maybe focus on that as well.