You can find the deals, just have to be connected to the locals and walk into those units reeking of cat piss and say "Smell's like a deal, baby".

Study up on legal issues, property management, market research, property analysis, and finance possibilities.Participate in online forums like BiggerPockets, attend meetups, join local investing clubs, and establish online and offline connections with other real estate investors.

Just sent you a DM to connect. 

I'm new to real estate investing and just want to connect with & learn from those on this platform.

I connect you with my lender.

I would connect with top realtors in your market who understand the value of working with a wholesaler and try to figure out their buyer network.

I analyze from the investor's pov as opposed to the typical wholesale formula and would love to connect with you and grow together!

You have found the right place for a plethora of information on REI.Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck on your REI journey.

;) And, believe it or not, that's a big step up from the "Holy Crap No Way That's Crazy I'm Going to Lose All My Money and My Kids Won't Go to College and I'll Be a Failure" stage I was at previously.I'd like to connect with others in the Tampa area who have experience purchasing homes through the Hillsborough foreclosure auction.

I'm looking to connect with other investors.