Be sure to check out the stuff under the educations tab and the tools tab

I would suggest you use the Rental calculator in the BP Tools to check our your numbers.Based on what others see, the $1k in cash flow sounds quite high, given you have at least $500 month in taxes, although you did not give any projected rent numbers.  

Hard Money is an essential tool in most fix and flip businesses, but it is expensive and isn't always your best option.

I was hoping to find a purchase option agreement through the BP Tools/ Files section, but no dice.

This is one way to combine a low-cost marketing tool with your desire to get out there and make this happen. 

This is a valuable tool that you can offer to your clients in the past.

Any tool in the hands of an inexperienced user is a danger to themselves and others.

In MT RE agents can pay and be paid by PM's for referrals, but they can't pay to someone unlicensed).Most of our online owner leads came from Google search (where we were at one point able to be the #1 search result for a lot of the popular search terms).  

After my 5 minute property analysis with meeting the 1% and 2% rules, onto deeper analysis with the BP rental analysis tool.  

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.I am not from your area, but, wanted to say hello anyway.Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categoriesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?