I either sell them on a land contract or do a lease option because I get more money upfront, the money I get is non-refundable (unlike a security deposit), the occupant takes better care of the place, and if I get the property back, I get to repeat the process and make more money off the property than I would as a rental. 

Given the current non-investor friendly SFH market, auctions are the only place I've found mediocre deals over the last 18 months or so. 

I have been listening to Podcast nearly 24/7 and  reading non-stop. 

The loan terms are VERY apealling to me :-) The reason not to just do a non-recourse loan is that would be 60K down and I dont have quite that much right now.

If using a lender this is a non issue.

NACA is a non-profit that offers no down payment, no closing cost mortgages on 1-4 family properties and can include a rehab budget. 

My own home in Florida got struck by lightning.Lost several home appliances and my front yard and drive way have a big hole.Does anyone know of a good Public claims adjuster in PalmBeach County

It may make more sense to be a lender to other flippers or invest in rental properties - both of which create passive (non taxed) earning in an IRA.

If you’re in Kansas, Nebraska, or Wyoming – your options are limited to non-existent (I don’t mean to denigrate brokers in small markets, but it just isn’t possible to be a specialist and make a living in many areas.

Most are public and plan / schedule thier meet ups via FB.