You need to have a solid financial foundation to be successful in real estate, so I would suggest working towards that goal, and then pursuing REI.

I think all this would depend on how active or passive you want to be in doing all this.Here are three suggestions:1)You can look for a property manager/active real estate who can help with some or all of these.2) Join a meetup group in your area, It helped me greatly in the beginning as it gave access to lots of people who have been doing this for long.

If this is your first Rodeo I would suggest you do not much more than making your flip marketable and livable but forget any and all bells and whistles.

Or, can you suggest specific brokerages that might be a good match for me?

Any tips or suggestions will help

I would suggest negotiating with the landlord for the reduced rent.

@Courtney M.Lot's of great suggestions on the forum:Seller carry/finance: Seller may benefit from deferral of gainsHELOC: if for investment, tax-deductible even post reform401(k)Loan: up to the lesser of: (a) 50k and (b) 50% of account value.

Any suggestions ?

All suggestions are appreciated.

I’m looking for some advice or suggestions.