Try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups.

If you are finding that deals are too expensive, maybe it's best to shift your gears to off market properties by attending meetups and reaching out to wholesalers. 

Hi @Carmen Ruiz I’ve attended and liked Black Diamond REI in Mass. but it’s not exactly the Methuen area per se.

Attend local REIA meetings and learn as much as possible.  

Do you attend meetups and the REIA in your area? 

Hey Corey there are several ways to source owner financing or lease option deals in real estate:Networking: This can be done by attending local real estate meetings, joining real estate investment clubs, or connecting with other real estate investors.

However I do plan to attend a Chief Denny seminar on flipping houses tomorrow for informational purposes only.  

I came to my local Texas REIA and attended the 3-day workshop.

Apartment buildings are a more advanced (and often higher-stakes) strategy than single fam/small multi-fam, so it's a good idea to get some REI experience before jumping into apartments.Not only will the experience of operating a smaller property be absolutely critical in helping you eventually manage a larger property, but that experience will also make you more attractive to potential investors or partners--if you decide to go down that road....and, as others have mentioned, study up on all the resources (podcasts, articles, youtube videos, etc.) related to whatever investing strategy you're pursuing, and start attending your local REIA meetings.

Many wholesalers attend those groups.