We are also looking to get in contact with a mentor that could help us get to the next level.

Below is some high level info. on how they work.  

However I would have a professionally inspected and there's nothing wrong with contacting the selling agent and asking what is going on.

@Ray Agosto - I have a contact I use at realtytrac to get all my lists!  

You would contact someone like me who has a large buyer's list, and who does joint ventures.  

Let me know if your interested in more info. 

Write it up as a personal letter.When you do all that, then contact a local RE Agent to give you a list of all the houses in that neighborhood that have sold in the last 5 years with all cash.

PM me for his contact info if you need it.

Start searching for contractors, write down their info and start talking to them.As far as people saying that newbies shouldn't flip.

You will also find info on this one in the Events section here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-an...My new Apartment Investor Breakfast Club, which meets Friday, 9/9 and October 14.