Cozy.co is another popular option.Sign up for both, take them for a test drive, and see which one works best for you.

Another option would be to partner up on multifamily deals in the midwest, which is becoming more and more popular out here.

There is no fee or obligation to become an NCP, this simply adds you to our network for future deal offers.As investment deals meeting our vetting process arise, we offer our NCPs the option to buy into the deal as either a Limited Partner or a General Partner.

That way I can show them my goals and how I want to get there, so when an opportunity arises I will have financing.

I know the driving for dollars method is popular and also the cheapest, but have you considered running targeted mailer using a tool like listsource.com? 

I've read about other strategies such as posting in forums such as this, Facebook groups, calling popular wholesalers in the area, and Craig's list.

For example say I have $100,000 saved and go to buy a $400,000 complex with 20% down so 80k down. is that 20k cushion enough to cover any misc expenses/emergencies or things that may arise on a typical deal?

If you are looking for a more broad based book, I know a popular one here is Rich Dad Poor Dad.

The area was so popular, we put earnest money down on a second one (being built) from the builder in April, which just closed in September.

Popular pre-1940s but aluminum/vinyl siding made it obsolete pretty quickly.