.) - even if you can get them down a few thousands you can assign the contract for a fee - a lot of FSBOs do not know how to market or sell their properties;MLS - you can use the MLS to locate properties to wholesale or flip, but you have to do it a certain way, which can be harder for a beginner;and several others, but this is a start for you.

As mentioned I am a beginner in REI and am still learning the ropes.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast

The amount of information on this site is incredible for a beginner.

I'm a beginner investor with not a lot of capital.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

If I were an LP on someone else’s deal, what would I be bringing to the table as a beginner?

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy5.Peruse the forums!

Hard money is expensive and not something I recommend beginners take due to the risk.

Looking to generate cash flow especially as a beginner, is pretty much what the BRRRR strategy was made for.