I have found YouTube to be a great source for learning SEO.

Or does one person normally put up all the capital while the other focuses on sourcing and closing the deal?

It appears that it would be easier to move to your next project, and eliminate the red tape and hoops from regular banks, and eliminate the hard money guys.Has anyone used this strategy, and do you recommend any unsecured sources?   

The criteria that you listed seems to be what alot of other sources are recommending that I adhere to as well!

Source--motivations---always follow the money they say.How much are you hedging, 10% ?

I was wondering if anyone is sourcing any products online such as cabinets, countertops, floors, vanities, windows, etc.?

Start building such team.2) source of capital: investors.

Which market you choose will depend on your goals and whether you can find the right team to help you achieve them.And yes, rentometer is good for getting a vague sense of what a property might rent for, but again the best source of that information is from an experienced property manager.Best of luck starting your REI journey!

I'm an investor in Louisiana and would like to directly contact property owners who have tax liens at auctions. I'm curious if someone else has had experience finding deals this way and if it's a worthwhile endeavor. ...

I know every available on-market property, have made connections to sources of off market lead generation and its great income.