I also have private investors that fund my fix and flip projects.

Then I would search local craigslist listings looking for private sellers.I developed relationships with some local attorneys and accountants and would visit them weekly asking for any clients looking to sell homes or deceased estates.  

I spoke to a few lenders(private and banks) to check my option for funding new construction.

hello!I am new here, I am a plumber from central Florida who wants to get into this business. I have been cruising for deals in my area and found one. I just don't really have money to make a deal. https://www.zillow....

Wanted to share a virtual tour of my first rehab I was involved in!

I would only go this route if you can't qualify for a regular conventional mortgage or if you don't have someone you can privately lend from.

Feel free to private message me!

Private lenders are the true way to go. 

Coming up on my 60 birthday, so I would like to explore more passive investment options including (1) Hard Money Lending, (2) Private Money Lending, (3) Buying and Selling Notes, (4) Syndication or even, (5) Tax Lien Certificates. 

Also depending on the college town you could rent the other units as an AirBnB and make more money that renting to college students, and the unit(s) won't get tour up so you will save money on the make ready cost if you rent to college students.