To expand on them, here is some additional info:On a 203k, the lender is required to actually select the 203k Consultant for the borrower (Reference HUD SFH 4000.1). and @Joe Norman tip on working with professionals who have experience with rehab loans like the 203k is spot on perfect!

There are a ton of meet up groups and we have an excellent REIA here to help further your local knowledge and network with people actually doing deals.

Yes, you can technically trade and manage your own brokerage account on your own but what is your time and expertise worth when there is an entire business, career, and profession dedicated to knowing everything there is to selecting the best assets for your investment. 

Excel.

Excellent book choices. 

We are extremely selective in who we rent to which cuts down on 99% of the ********. - do not allow 0 review guests to instant book (we will decide whether or not to rent to them based off of their inquiry message)- only host people recommended by other hosts- make sure you have security cameras that face all entrances to the property (also you will need to specify that they are ON AND RECORDING in the listing - just disclosing the locations and that they are there is not enough apparently) 

Fortunately I do have excellent credit.

Can anyone recommend a tool that will find this AND let me narrow the selection to 3/2 single family homes specifically?

Your selection of solutions might depend on your growth plans and what you need to accomplish businesswise.

@Darson Grantham Excellent to hear from you!