Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You can do one deal with no money but to think you can build a business with no money just isn't going to happen.While you are saving I would learn and network as much as you can.

So, the best way for you to network at a local level is to try some local real estate meetup groups.

This allows 2 things - for those with experience within that strategy to help as well as network immediately or folks share their resources to help another. 

Are they coming from online platforms, referrals, networking events, or other sources?

Some of those facebook groups have thousands of members and now you are networking with people in your country.  

This often involves setting up an escrow service to handle these aspects securely.Professional Inspection and Repair Agreement: Beyond basic inspections, consider a detailed agreement on how repairs identified during inspections will be handled, including who will pay for them and timelines for completion.Involving professionals like attorneys and notaries is essential to ensure that the transaction adheres to legal standards and that all documents are correctly executed Great Job - this will help many people get started in this space.Cheers,KC

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Good evening I am looking into building a network of cash buyers here in los angeles and beyond within California.

@Kevin Si I agree with @Kory Reynolds - you want to work with a professional who fundamentally understands your business, whatever that is.