I was wondering if their was any tips or networking that anyone knows of that will help me on how to start the process.

As experienced investors, what alternate financing processes would you use?

Brand new to REI and in the process of just acquiring knowledge before diving in anywhere.Since I live in the SF Bay market craziness, I'm looking into opportunities out of the area.I know Austin has been a hot market recently, and as such may not have much available (in the cash flow sense), but I'll be visiting there next week and curious if it's worth reaching out to a realtor there to take a look around.I figure when I'm ready, I'll probably look to buy-and-hold a single family or multi family that starts with cash flow.  

I was wondering if their was any tips or networking that anyone knows of that will help me on how to start the process.

Because believed the house was sold they have already started the process of moving, so now they want to get the burden of the existing home and the new home behind them as quickly as possible.

If the pieces come together, I contact the administrator to see if the estate wants to sell the house.The process is more time-consuming than blanket marketing, but it produces more targeted leads.

Can you help organize the thought process?

They're all systems and processes though good at communication.

Below is what you need to know that underwriting and programs guidelines don't tell you when considering a 223(f) apartment loan.AdvantagesHighest LTV in the marketEliminate refinance and interest rate risk with fixed rate terms up to 35 yearsLow fixed rates based on GNMA securitiesNon-recourse and assumable - makes for a great exit strategy especially in a rising rate environmentNo defined financial capacity requirementsNo geographic restrictionsNo minimum population requirementsSupplemental financing availableDisadvantagesLonger processing times - 120 days at a minimum (6-9 months is typical)Higher fees - HUD and FHA fees add to the overall cost of the loanMortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) - Initial and annual premiumsAnnual audited operating statements requiredReplacement reserve escrows requiredHUD property inspections requiredOwner distribution restrictions and Cash out restrictions 2x a yearProperty condition is important to HUD, both during initial underwriting and over the life of the loan.

., The best way to think of this is as a two part process.