I am a board member with CFRI, the local chapter for the national REIA and I personally know about a dozen private lenders that are members.

.- Network with Local Professionals: Connecting with agents, lenders, wholesalers, and fellow investors in Alabama is a crucial step in finding your first deal.

I would strongly recommend attending one or two so you can start networking and meeting people in the industry.

Here is how it appears on the app:Mortgage Information        ^Equity percent:48%Mortgage amount:        Mortgage term:$93,000                            0 yearLender name:First Horizon Hm LnAssessed value:$178,800You can get this information from your local courthouse. 

Reach out to your local NARPM chapter and attend a few meetings.

I have recently been educating myself by reading books, listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos, and attending workshops.

I love that it is local to me and can check in as needed.

The overall building condition is not terrible having been local offices of a well known national charity up until recently.   

I highly recommend attending a few monthly networking events/meetups!

If you don't have enough capital then getting a second job, seller financing, or looking in other less expensive local areas can help with that deal.