Thanks for the warm welcome, all! 

Being active on social media, contacting my warm market, attending public events, etc... and I have not found any truly solid leads.

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm eager to learn a wealth of knowledge and make some sound actions towards some good investments. 

Occupancy and nightly rates in the area look good but I'm really curious about seasonality since VA is not warm year-round. 

Appreciate the warm welcome 

With a little guidance from the site here as well as any members I'm able to network with, I hope to quell some of the obvious fears I have due to lack of expierence with real estate contracts, attorneys, title companies, etc.And thank you to everyone for the warm welcome.

I don't mind talking to people once I have a warm lead or an introduction but when its cold I am not very good at it. 

Thank you for the warm welcome and advice!

Then they have to warm up their muscles, adjust to the cold water, figure out which way to swim, and get back into the game.

Consider these points:Motivation of the sellerWhy they are sellingAt what level do they feel warm and fuzzyA Sub-2 puts them at risk of the due on sale, solve that by your holding for a short period, your ability to sell or refinance it.Their credit is on the line, solve that with a mortgage servicer to manage the transaction.What if you die.....life insuranceWho can take your place if you're out of the picture due to sickness or accident, find a property manager, contractor, attorney, show your team as your back up.If they carry back any equity, use a second mortgage or all inclusive deed of trust so they can take the property back.