They’ll be more familiar with the area and property.

It's free to talk to local banks in your area of operation.

There are a ton of lenders out there.

I follow the current listings in several areas in SW FL. 

I am like a sponge right now willing to learn or shadow anyone, are there like newbie friendly meetups around the area?

Good evening bigger pockets people , Due to current market conditions, What’s a good area to flips property in the Philly , Jersey , Delaware area .

Purchase price: $155,400 Cash invested: $40,000 Property is located in Cuyler-Brownsville an historic district within walking distance of popular Metropolitan District of Savannah GA.I purchased the property to get started in the real estate space, however I value the walkability of the property, its proximity to parks and nightlife.Although the area is a rated roughly as a “C class” neighborhood.

Wow, there are a lot of options on this thread.

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy5.Peruse the forums!

There are a handful of front runners and you named two of them.