I always go to view the properties and meet with the property owner or person handling all paperwork and financial responsibilities on that particular property. 

Account ClosedI use David Soble of Proven Resource.

Any one investing had any luck with flips with this resource.

All of the resources you need for developing your plan are within this site.

The #'s still work if i can get it filled, but there would now be time and $ hurdles to clear before getting back to the financials I thought I'd be stepping in with.Now that the situation has changed, am I still obligated to go through with things or forfeit my earnest money?

You may want to also check out the various vacation rental tools  and resources that are out there.  

I'm a 26 y/o professional and looking for both financial stability in the long-run, as well as supplemental income in the short-run.

I am very new to this, hoping to gather a great education in order to set a path for more financial freedom for my family.

The picture reminds me of the things my wife and I are going to do once we are financially free due to real estate investing!

Hi Jim, My firm has a number of resources locally for a private money development deal.