Check in with @Joseph Chiofalo he's a FL mortgage and RE broker and can point you in the right direction for a local RE broker.

Working on the rest.We rank them by Class A, B, C & D.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, we recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (always verify each area for yourself!)

Put as little money in as you can to buy it, but if you are buying in a location where you expect prices to drop 20%...why would you buy there? 

Partially by circumstance, albeit those that I created, I will confidently say that I am the amongst the very few local Real Estate Professionals that are as intimately familiar with the rules, regulations and requirements to reliably invest in a permittable vacation rental property ANYWHERE on the Oregon AND California Coast's. 

Getting into multifamily will be much easier after your first deal and your local team is established! 

.- You can find your local real estate investing meetups.

Check with real estate agents, BiggerPockets Marketplace, and local real estate groups for properties.

Purchase price: $65,000 Cash invested: $65,000 Sale price: $225,000 Property was in a desirable location and had a great floor plan to work with.

I personally don't like calling and talking to an assistant in a remote location, who only takes a message.

The property is located north of Albany, NY.I purchased a property at a tax sale, received a quitclaim deed from the county, and have been marketing it to investors.