I am planning to purchase a property subto the existing mortgage (50k left) and current tax lien (65k).

Hoping for good neighborhood, good schools to attract low-maintenance family tenants. 

Friends of mine do really well with cabins in the woods there, and stay pretty booked in the winter (for low rates of course), but they've had the homes listed for years.

I am currently seeking funding and establishing partnerships with agents who are knowledgeable in alternative financing and real estate investment strategies.

I currently have no rental properties but definitely want some.

Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.

Be honest about your current situation and ask if they’d be open to a brief chat or coffee.

Currently, we own a home in West Seattle and have approximately $200K in equity.

The current leverage my family has is their home equity, but I honestly plan to invest within the next year due to capital shortage.

I definitely am more interested in the syndication route than flipping but I know house hacking could be another great route to go early on.Right now I am able to save a lot of money as I am still living at home, rent free, and my monthly expenses are very low (about $300).