I feel, for now, that I'm a bit to early to discuss it in depth with them as I would come across as a novice looking for funding and guidance rather than a strategic partnership when I'm more prepared.

The drawbacks of not preparing it properly certainly outweighs the issues that could come up. 

I would like to give you some advice also, Be prepared for some hard work!

IIRC the webpage prepared Alabama tax for free and I paper filed by snail mail for free.

Need to be prepared for it and just go for it.

I would very much like to find and attend any group meetings as I prepare to jump into REI!

In a slower market, selling by owner can take forever.Be prepared to show the home to prospective buyers by yourself, and be prepared to leave the home if they have representation.Do you know what your home is worth? 

Chances are the tenant won't even show up for court, but be prepared anyway, just in case.2, As for garnishments you have to do that through the court system.

These are non-assignable contracts so be r=prepared to either take on the property yourself or do a transactional loan to flip it to another.

Go to the housing court , take part of a day and sit thru a morning session so your familiar with how the housing court process is done.4. you can file the action yourself and it's nothing to be afraid of if you have a good idea of what you need to do and visiting the housing court will make you prepared.5.