I have access to a discounted price.

For example, real property that is improved with a residential rental house is like-kind to vacant land.With that aside where about in Northern Oklahoma, is your land? 

Many can be accessed via meetup.com and doing a local search on Facebook.

Also, we currently have @$30k in liquid funds, do we need access to more than $50K for these types of ventures?

Interest Rate: 9.99% fixed interest rate Collateral: A first priority lien on Borrower’s fee simple interest in the Property and the improvements thereon together with any personal property owned by Borrowers related to Property Prepayment Penalty: none Loan Fees: The following fees shall be due: (1) 3.00 points, plus customary underwriting, processing, legal, administrative and site inspection fees to (**) at closing of the loan; (2) $50 application fee due upon signing of the term sheet.

Value add investments typically have in-place cash flow and that cash flow can be increased over time by re-positioning the property and through operational improvements. 

So you hired a properly licensed Maryland Home improvement contractor ( MHIC )   .

She can also work with me to give you access to wholesale deals that are off market, or new construction opportunities.

There is definitely something to be said for the ease-of-access and gentler learning curve. 

Our goal is to build a business that improves our community and helps individuals and families establish homes that they love and trust.