Other responses were on-line websites, friends, and craigslist.

So figure 4 to 5k is what you need to offer a lender up front and an interest rate for a low balance loan.. or just get friends to do it or put them on a credit card.

If you have friends who are investors, ask for referrals. 

Main reason would be to diversify and consider other markets where the $/sq ft is less and laws are more landlord-friendly while still cashflowing.

I am getting NON agent access to it tomorrow night from a friend of the homeowner... so I will hopefully know more.

I have a friend who fell 2 and 1/2 stories onto a pile of sand putting on his metal roof .  

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Hi Carmen,    Another friend from Dayton. 

Our goal is to eventually create enough monthly cash flow through rental properties to quite our jobs so we can travel and enjoy time with friends and family.  

Some investors use rent to own as a means to get higher quality tenants....