@Ray Agosto - I have a contact I use at realtytrac to get all my lists!  

You would contact someone like me who has a large buyer's list, and who does joint ventures.  

Let me know if your interested in more info. 

Write it up as a personal letter.When you do all that, then contact a local RE Agent to give you a list of all the houses in that neighborhood that have sold in the last 5 years with all cash.

PM me for his contact info if you need it.

Start searching for contractors, write down their info and start talking to them.As far as people saying that newbies shouldn't flip.

You will also find info on this one in the Events section here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-an...My new Apartment Investor Breakfast Club, which meets Friday, 9/9 and October 14.

I would like to make some contacts in the area to help in sourcing deals (Wholesalers) and potential partners for some syndication type deal for apartment complexes.

Advertise everywhere If you have trouble contact me, I'd love to help

One additional benefit, I have had luck contacting them after a year or 2 and asking if they'd like to settle the note for a discount.