I work with several experienced agents across the country and I may be able to assist you in find an agent who suites you best.

Also, regarding the financing aspect - what is the most effective and efficient way to go about it?

However, I want to make sure I use the funds accordingly along with effectively make payments back and flipping properties at the same time.

Maybe buy a SFH with a MIL suite (or one where I can build a MIL suite).  

I was under the impression that if a house was $500k and you brought in $300k of your own cash, you could get a high interest hard money loan for $200k to allow you to effectively purchase the property for $500k cash.

Learn real estate first, not how to deal in real estate, then learn finance and broaden your knowledge in related areas that effect real estate transactions, like business law.

If you choose to use a company like Legal Zoom or go through the state, you may also consider having the real estate lawyer review it to ensure that it is structured properly so that you are protected in case of a suit.2.

There are also smaller scale meetups available on meetup.comHere are some great books that I have read and have provided some great insight not only in Real Estate, but also in life.Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Here on BiggerPockers under “Education” then “Guide”Millionaire Real Estate Investor- Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad- Robert KiyosakiReal Estate Advantages– Sharon Lechter and Garrett SuttonThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing– Ken McElroyThink and Grow Rich– Napoleon HillThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People– Stephen CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People– Dale CarnegieE-Myth- Michael E.

Lesson learned, if we had jumped right into buying we would not have been as familiar with the area, we would have been in a rush to buy, and as result I'm confident we would not have found such a good deal ... the deal was so good and the house was so perfectly located and suited for our needs that I consider that 1 year of rent paid to be money very well spent.So, my advice would be to do the same and rent for a year.

Excess amounts paid are considered a down payment and that can always be refunded in any court.Ohio recognizes the uniform commercial code, as do all states, there is nothing unique about Ohio with respect to types of contracts and now, this year, the IRS makes the determination of an installment sale or purchase contract at which point other agencies can then follow suit with applicable laws to the type of contract you may have.Using the words "Option", "Optionee" and "Optionor" are not sufficient to define your intent to sell, that comes from the amount of money paid, the term of the agreement, the price agreed, and the likely intent of the buyer to execute the agreement.