How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

This is not my favorite option as most real estate agents wouldn't know how to handle the marketing of a property with a tenant currently in it. 2) Find an investor friendly agent who might already have buyers looking for that type of property.

Would I have a tough time finding a private buyer vs. going through my real estate agent that sold it to me? 

Marco, who runs Norada, is very knowledgeable about real estate markets in the US and can help you find the one that better fits your investment goals.

The best areas where you can still find deals. 

Right now I find that I can easily find properties but have been finding difficulty showing proof of funds making people  willing to  wholesale their properties.

Look at the existing inventory in you're area, find an investor agent who has experience with house hacking, pick the best option currently on the market that fits your budget and make the offer. 

Hi-I have money to invest;-I invest longterm in the stock market, REITS and I'm looking to diversify;-Interested in real estate investing that is passive and remote/long distance;-I live in Dominican Republic but I travel;- I want more knowledge about how to filter the passive strategies to find a trustable team: syndication, crowdfunding, turnkey. 

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

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