It’s a numbers game of buying lists or driving for dollars .. taking note of rundown looking homes and sending out thousands of mail pieces and working to convert motivated sellers into selling their home . https://www.marketwatch.com/story/home-flipping-activity-reaches-six-year-high-2018-06-07

What I'm not sure of is, should I use the cash I have saved up to get me to this point or should I explore a hard money lender? 

I'm very excited to be more active on Bigger Pockets. 

Flipping is considered active income and it will be taxed at your personal highest tax rate, if done without an LLC or with a disregarded LLC.

Also, Brew City REI meetup has an extremely active forum.

Once activated those webflyers are automatically posted to many different URLs. 

I have 15 years of experience in investing in actively owned real estate and 3 years of very immersed experience in passive investing in private placements and it is still challenging to source and select conservative opportunities (particularly in today's market).  

Most brands also have a tamper proof tab you can activate when you install it that makes it hard to remove unless you know exactly how to do it.

I am actively looking to use the cash-out funds for an investment property (SFH or multi family) and am excited to build my portfolio.Hoping this story helps anyone out there looking for their 1st deal!

Looking forward to exploring more!