I was just talking to my lender, and there was a big change with the amount that you can put down with a Fannie or Freddie loan.

Talking face to face is much more effective and there are not a lot of investors doing this as it can be a very cumbersome activity.As far as having a hard time finding PM's and GC's go... most of the bad PM's have been run off or put out of business, but many investors expect their PM's to do everything for free and don't want to spend any money in maintaining and protecting their properties and keeping their tenants happy.

You should check out the latest BP Podcast with @Steve Garner as he talks about using this method.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/bp-podcast-193finding-managing-rental-properties-working-full-time-steve-garner/

In the mean time, I would like to talk to an agents opinion about a particular neighborhood I am interested in wholesaling.

I would talk to several lenders.

Realistically speaking, if they are, I'd boot the one paying the lowest rent with a 30 day notice and then move in to that unit.I would strongly encourage you talk to your lender regarding the occupancy policy in your state.

I'd love to hear from you and potentially meet up with some local investors to talk real estate.Thanks!

I am also an investor and would love to talk and see how we could help each other out.

Should I attend the funeral (to pay my respects, obviously, not to talk business)?

Agree the newbie should talk to his guide and ask what is expected in future repeat deals.