.- Open a checking account for LLC- Fund checking account with money for purchase, closing costs, repairs- Final signatures on Purchase Agreement- Shop for a loan.  

I did a lot of comparison shopping, watching YouTube videos etc before narrowing it down to the above choices.

When I am not working, I am typically listening to BP podcasts, audiobooks, talking shop, or possibly relaxing with friends playing a board game. 

I feel that the stats are understated for Craigslist and sign since many people will start there and research the home in other locations before contacting.I know for a fact that Craigslist has fallen out of fashion in core SoCal markets with the demographic of "our" resident's. 

I am always down to talk shop about Cleveland here on the forums.

Now have a resale shop in the back 3000sf and a Game Room in the front 3500 sf.  

@Scott Passman I would first settle on a market, then spend some time visiting the market, attending local REIA there, window shopping on TK or wholesale deals in the market, so you start to become more comfortable with what is out there and what you are willing to settle for. 

Game plan is sometime on Saturday maybe shoot for beers, or soda if drinking isn't your thing, and just talk shop for a bit. 

You can also get way better deals from regular seller on Craigslist or OfferUp/Facebook...But a shop with warranty is little less risky if you aren't personally inspecting the unit.

I have searched up and down on craigslist, second hand consignment shops, etc.