What kind of resources, websites, or people should I start talking to so I can understand how to buy a home? 

Most of the facebook groups are spammers or people with no clue on real estate and they drown out a lot of the good discussions - if you are in a FB group and its public, most are waste of time unless it is strictly monitored.

To many people brag above and beyond the facts.

Hello BP Community, I am looking to build a team of people to help me find a good deal for a fix & flip deal in the Miami/Ft.

Wages not keeping up with inflation, so people only have so much $ unless of another government bailout

If possible visit the property before hand to check out the lay of the land as it were.

(Max vacated rents - your monthly mortgage payment) = +/- net cashflow.On the other hand, you could also look into multifamily units where you can live one of the unit and rent out the other vacant units with as little as 5% down payment.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

So here is a partial list of people who might be more inclined to listen to your offer of a cash discount, or some type of vendor financing:Financially Distressed HomeownersThese are people who may be facing financial hardships such as foreclosure or debt.

A handful of contacts and 1 applicant who has now ghosted us.