Here's an example of one of the post on the facebook group.Fix and flip Joint Venture Deal in Orlando, FLEstimated Rehab Days: 28 Days.Rehab Cost: $41,000ROI: 35%Asking: $227,000ARV: $375,000EMD: 15%I seek a partner to sponsor the full rehab for this property for a 35%($14,350) return after 28 daysDm if interested.

If I directly contact the listing agent - could I get the full buyers agent commission? 

Hey Andy - If you use the search function and query arbitrage you will see dozens if not hundreds of posts on this. 

@Johnery LaurimoreRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder, etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

One well-respected attorney I wouldn't hesitate to recommend is Zachary Rothken @ Rosenberg Estis.Good luck and please post updates.

I still would concur with some of the other posts in that step #1 for you might be to go to some local investor meet ups and see what strategies other investors are having wins with first hand.

My response to your post was that it's become more difficult and people should consider the costs before jumping in.

I'm not sure how to post them on the file section so email me if you want them or would like to talk about them.

this post seems sketchy

I know all this deferred tax must be repaid if I were to sell without a 1031, so that tips the scales in favor of the DST option.