It worked out fine, though each time I got a little less than advertised interest rate (about 9% vs 10%) and I had to send a reminder email to to get my money back, but I did get it back.I ask about others' experience, because I'm still not 100% sure it's not a ponzi. 

Now if you advertised your rent at $1,000 but for a animal you charge $50.00 you don't want to call this pet rent.

Aloha Nold, you can use tools like Propstream or PropertyRadar. 

Do you use any tools or services to automate the process, or is it something you manually handle?

Look for motivated sellers off market and market via cold calling and or direct mail, geofencing, advertising and the like.A good wholesaler is as @Ericka Parrott mentioned, direct to seller, did good underwriting and can deliver an actual "Deal" whether buy and hold or flip. 

Investor focused real estate agent was Journey Toole.

: Hey @Michael AlmandI am analyzing a tool called 'Rehab Estimator' that helps you estimate rehab costs in your area and generate the statement of work (SOW) based on your selections.

Why not just advertise it as a 4 bed/4 bath and promote the apartment as its own private suite? 

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Self managing is a solid way to learn the business, and it’s smart that you’re already setting up systems and tools.