I used a local real estate to locate this deal.

go to local REIA groups.Go on sites like propstream and look at who is funding fix and flippersgo to scotsman guide and American Association of PRivate lendersThere you will find people who may consider funding deals.The key to getting a deal funded today is:1.

If you don't have a RE knowledgeable tax pro, I do advise you to look in your locale for a Certified Tax Coach.

Airbnb is extremely segmented in *UNAUDITED* extremely-hyper-local market.You would receive different answer even from host that's investing on the same market.

I am still looking into local groups here in Dallas to see what other investors there may be.

Amit,Not a list, but a key first item: wherever you intend to buy: check with the state, county and local municipality regarding any rules, restrictions or ordinances regarding STRs. 

I have joined my local REIA and will be attending meetings next month, I have a relationship with an individual I trust (an older relative) who has offered about 150-180k to invest with me for my first deal(s) at a reasonable return, and I have started analyzing deals.

If you've already read that or aren't satisfied with that answer, then another idea would be to go to local real estate investing meetups and find someone who is already doing what you're interested in doing and volunteer a day/week to help them out.

Purchase price: $104,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Deal Deep Dive: Strategy: Buy and Hold Mid-Term Rental Buy Box: - Within 15 minutes to a major hospital - Within 10 minutes to a Starbucks (LOL)- At least two bedrooms- Light Rehab Only (paint/floors/decor)How I Found the Deal: '- networking with fellow local agents (I am an agent, for context)How I Negotiated the Deal: - Gave the seller what they were asking for to get in contract- Negotiated seller credit based off inspections - Told the agent who brought me the deal that HE could represent ME in the deal, which made it a win-win-win.

I used a local real estate to locate this deal.