Talk to a loan officer first to see if you can get approved for a loan of $450K.

Ryan, you can find the right agent, lender and GC by networking at your local Real Estate Investors Association and ask people there specially the officers of the REIA. 

The average loan officer is in his 50's, so being younger can be a huge advantage.2.

Talk to escrow officers or underwriters about lien position (Might want to know the difference between a junior and a senior lien is).

A good Loan Officer or Broker with experience on multiple property scenarios will be able to get this all handled for you.

I consider that my premium in building a relationship with the local loan officer for a more favorable deal in the future, because I know I will be doing A LOT of deals.

There are categories in RE Investing: Industrial, Office, Retail, MultiFamily, SFR, Hospitality.

Every informative post by an escrow officer or Realtor or LO or accountant on this discussion form is in part being helpful, and in part lead gen.

Hell, most of the 'team' I worked with - broker, GC, loan officer, etc. - I have literally never met in person.

The property was being sold through an agent and was purchased by a wholesaler out of probate.When I did my due diligence, the zoning office informed me the property was zoned SFR and had no license to be a duplex.