Some of the cash can be used to rehab the property, use Rentometer to find a good strategic price point for renting, and collect cash flow." thanks again, Other than driving for dollars is there any other suggestions you might have for getting distressed properties from wholesellers etc i.e. getting on legit mailing / email lists.

You could drive for dollars and door knock? 

I’m currently aggressively educating my self trying to read at least 4 books a month while also driving for dollars and going to as many R.E.I meetups within a 65 mile radius of my home, which is in Sarasota Fl.

Hi Jacklyn,  I believe the generic advice of "get a side gig" to earn your down payment money means (today);  drive for uber, door dash, find a few local elderly who don't want to go shopping and be their helper/shopper. 

It might be closer to $400 if they don’t drive much or over $1200 if a few are sharing. 

The tenant needs to go to their bank and set up the ACH.I have never had a tenant complain about depositing into my account.They can go through a drive through and they get a receipt. 

They are big burly guys that smell like diesel fuel, drive jacked up 4x4s, have neck tats and chew tobacco for breakfast. 

You're doing one of the best things you can do by driving the neighborhoods.

I’ve been looking up the expenses and stuff and actually did a drive by.

If it’s on a slab, duct scopes can reveal blockage, disconnects, decay, and is a great idea.Scoping a sewer line is a great idea if there are a lot of trees on the property, people drive or park where the line runs, or the house is very old.