I posted a separate thread with some hopeful advice coming -- about my first LTR.  

Appreciate all the advice. 

the seller has to not need the cash up front to buy another property (or use it for anything else). 

I'm a Realtor/Investor in the Philadelphia market. 

Here's a framework that you should know for tax planning:The further you can push your taxes out, the smaller they become.The time value of money shows us that a dollar is worth more today than 20 years from now.Planning is used to kick the can down the road, and make sure there will be available cash to pay the tax!

How do you work on the terms with your preferred realtor?

Welcome to BP.I am not sure on the course offerings, but @Dave Meyer's latest book, Start With Strategy, would be a good primer that goes to the question you are asking.Are you talking about an overview on all asset classes or more of a how-to on getting started and prepped to invest?

I’m trying to find the best sources to be able to compare sellthrough rates across various markets throughout the county.

It would be nice to have someone to partner up with if possible or just someone that could offer me advice on this path to financial freedom.

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