Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

So let me clarify.GENERALLY, UNLESS IT IS DISCLOSED UPFRONT OR THERE ARE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH IS RARE, BUYERS DO NOT PAY ANY COMMISSIONS WHEN AGENTS ASSIST THEM IN FINDING A PROPERTY.

@Dustan Marshall some banks will have special financing if you buy one of their owned properties allowing you to put down less than 25%.

Here you will meet rehabbers and wholesalers who provide deals.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Begin the networking now.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

This instrument shall become effective as a contract and binding when signed by both Landlord/Seller and Tenant/Buyer.(14)SPECIAL PROVISIONS:(A)The Landlord/Seller will complete the following by:__________ [Day] _______________________ [Month] ____________ [Year] or this Lease/Option agreement will become null and void and all monies disbursed by Tenant/Buyer will be immediately refunded by Landlord/Seller or at Tenant/Buyer option, these items will be completed by Tenant/Buyer and the cost of the same will be recovered as provided for in paragraph (12) in which case this Lease/Option will continue in force.

Ask each what markets they specialize in, because each area that you're looking will have areas that very dramatically, even within 5-10 miles of one another.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Hello Jake,You should be anywhere between a dollar to $1-1.25 Per square foot depending on prep for the Sacramento market on paint.I have a couple companies that specialize in what your looking for and we work in the Sacramento market.

-Or an agent/PM who specializes in lease purchases.