Purchase price: $800,000 Cash invested: $800,000 Life goal to retire in Yosemite.

Is the property cash flowing?

Send him a letter, emphasize that you are personally yourself the end-buyer, include proof of funds, include something attesting to you being financeable (unless your proof of funds is for the full cash purchase price).If he owns 20 local businesses, good chance he's in at least one chamber of commerce, and if he's not, he 100% knows people that are, who will spill the beans and offer to do an intro if you mention you're interested in buying a gas station over a beer or a meal (there's probably like 3 people in that city that fit this description, why not get introduced to all 3?)

The acquisition will most likely be 100% cash, as well as rehab (simply because I want to make cash offers and be able to close in a couple days). 

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions.Thank you for your advice.My thinking aligns with yours in that, at this stage, I lack the credibility and necessary funds.So, in the meantime, wholesaling seems like the right move for generating cash flow, familiarizing myself with the lingo, and expanding my network to build a list of buyers and potential partners.I've registered for a multifamily event next week and applied for membership in the young professional real estate group in my area.I do have one question, though, considering I'm at the beginning of my journey: What skills do you think I should develop to be useful? 

I found a cash buyer and we closed before the auction date.

Salem generally offers better ROI and higher chance of cash flow, making it a compelling choice for your first BRRRR project.

It will take you a long time to recover this negative of a cash flow.

Depends on so many factors: - What it yields- What you're trying to achieve- What headache factors you're willing or not willing to have - What tax implications come from selling (and if you have to replace your debt in a 1031 exchange)With 1.7-1.9mil that would be a 6-10 unit out here in Reno, NV that with cash could produce probably a 6-7 cap with upsides in rents. 

If you’re not using a primary residence loan then I’d go for the triple because it would likely cash flow better than a duplex