So my hubby and I made the tough decision to move back to his home town in MI while continuing his flourishing business remotely here in CA so we can jump into this Real Estate game quicker.

I didn't get one minute of sleep last night because I had an idea about how a seller could finance my "skin in the game".

One thing I've learned in my recent purchase of a Fannie Mae REO is that they do not allow anyone affiliated with a broker to purchase a Fannie Mae listed home that is listed by that brokerage (even if in another office).

This leaves out those brokers who  churn investors money to repurchase a note, it's the shell game.   

Ideally I'd love to get a one-on-one with someone in the wholesaling game(that's the best way I learn).

Do the long game and figure out your WHY.  

In my area, access to mls is not cheap and they ask which broker the agent is affiliated andalso association of realtor membership  information.  

Once you have a small game plan or big game plan, start reading and absorbing all you can on the topic.

I have no affiliation to any, I do a mix of all above but depends on your comfort level.You can also lend your money on peer lending websites or be a hard money lender for higher interest for longer terms..

So you know they have skin in the game and don't have any incentive to skimp out on the due diligence (which appears to be the case on some other platforms).