Lastly as far as the contract is concerned you may be better served having an RE attorney draw up the docs, especially for the first one to ensure you have covered all your bases and the seller and more importantly you are legally protected.

Also fwiw source of income is a protected class.

I know they are doing it to protect themselves from scam.

@Tal C.You should look into tertiary market investing, this will allow you to achieve the returns you want while protecting yourself from the unpredictability and small CAP rates of the larger markets.

Also use CG agreements, protect yourself.

Also, for a fix and flip, who are some key players, you would want to have on your team (ex. roofer, painter ) I have tried meet-ups, but I haven't encountered many people who are willing to share their connections. 

Looking to purchase a fully occupied duplex in Oakland with protected tenants.

Market knowledge is your secret sauce the more you know about your market, the key players the properties within the better positioned you will be to move.When it comes to approaching other investors and agents, you have to build that relationship gradually, be involved in the networking events you attend and take part in conversations and try to add value, and soak it all in. 

@Corey M.There several operators of Turnkey properties who post on here and have a reputation to protect rather than a provider who is not on BP.

My attorney advised against it and suggested I hire a buyer's agent for my own protection and guidance.