Reno is a market I am looking at because it is closer to me, is still affordable, and there is a growing tech/job sector with Tesla, Google, and others building into the area.

In Tampa this makes up a bunch of the foreclosures auctions I search.

Try this websitehttps://www.reiclub.com/lease-purchase-lease-optio...and Google @Wendy Patton. 

So as you already know from my profile I’m focusing on multi family as my investment vehicle to financial freedom. Credit is not great and funds are not there yet but hopefully going into 2019 I’ll be ready to purchas...

Thats what I did and now i have 2 investment properties 7 months into getting into this field. so just see what makes you comfortable and ya type on google real estate investing clubs and in your area there has to be a bunch of meetups! 

Am I missing something or is there no ability to either search a specific sub-forum? 

If you expand your search to Alameda County (specifically Oakland) - there are TONS of 2-4 unit opportunities (and even a handful of 5+ units) for investors under $1m.

I have 2 choices: 1) Pony up the $3,000 out of MY pocket to get the job done (I don't need to bring this money to closing, but I do need to demonstrate to the HML lender that I have the funds to make it happen), or 2) Simply adjust my budget down by $3k.Let's say that the lender charges the following:3% origination fee ($65K *.03) = $1,950Appraisal Fee - $500 Pro-rated Interest (one month) - $380 Title Search / Title Insurance - $175 Pro-rated Property Ins. - $100 Pro-Rated Taxes - $400 Settlement Fees - $400 Recording Fees - $100 Wholesale fees (if applicable) - $500 Since "No Money Down" is not an option, I'll will need to pay these fees up-front in order to get my $65,000.

Hello,I've recently been searching, and have purchased my first property in the Columbus area.

Liked the Sarasota area and may end up there.Good luck in your search and keep us posted!