You must understand the rules of the game you are playing if you want to win. 

While not all are willing to cover the land costs (that is considered the borrower's "skin in the game") some can help cover the land purchase if the deal falls within their guidelines.

Developing a funnel has been the most challenging part of this game in good times and hard times.

I'm a total rookie obviously and I need a game plan here.

 I just want to know if i should start shopping around for a CPA that aligns with my goals, if i am currently in the game of finding my first investment property. 

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Trying to figure out ways to jump into real estate game asap. 

The next steps we took:Found a couple of groups to network with (local and out of State)Found a group to play Kiyosaki's cash flow- learned through the game & created some relationshipsFound a few lenders (Hard Money,Private and Banking) I only used the bank for my first multifamily that I lived in.

There are many people who have been active in the game during that period that have made millions off equity alone.Find a deal, run the numbers, and if it works, pull the trigger.

John Warren, that makes a lot of sense for the other partner to have some skin in the game.