@Megan Phillips I went thro hi this same challenge a few properties ago.

But then recently, while coming to work, an older man approached me, and he did this 4 times to me before.

I have no deals under my belt, not money to finance my own, and I am very excited about the challenge of creating something from little other than my mind, my connections, and my determination. 

Because this article takes a different approach and median price increased ...

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@Giannina BialaWhiled a sibling is not a disqualified party on the surface, the translocation can very will be challenged as a step transaction. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-pl...

It seems challenging to do that now as there are so many posts every day and so many users.Some things I've wondered:I have keyword alerts, but maybe they're not specific enough? 

I understand I might not get that lucky but unless the house is in the worst neighborhood ever should I concentrate on the right flip for me and not worry if it's not located in my target zip code OK Christi great question.. and here is going to be your challenge.. how are you going to source this cosmetic flip.. wholesalers ( rampant in those markets) or off of MLS or are you going to direct mail or drive for dollars.. or get on a site like auction.com or go to the sheriffs sale. ( which will require cash up front then refi through DHM) I think your challenge will be finding something that only needs cosmetics at a LTV that DHM will actually fund 100%  is suspect they use their own appraisals or valuations and if I was them I would be uber conservative.. out of area lenders are usually very conservative on values. 

FWIW, the approach being shown to me in this deal isn't that of a hard money loan, but creating a new LLC to close on the property (wants to close in  a week actually)  that will have several individuals owning a share in this LLC proportionate to their capital stake.   

I'm considering starting with flipping and/or wholesaling as well.What do you think would be the best approach starting out, if I'm changing locations every 6 months: wait until I'm settled in one location and just save up cash for a down payment, or work a different method like flipping or wholesaling?