How to separate the best from the rest in real estate investing

[Alicia Harrington]

As a new investor, how do you separate all of these real estate gurus.  I'm talking about the best from all the rest.  I have given myself 4 years to accomplish my goals and really don't have the time to read every guru book or listen to every guru podcast. Nowadays everybody seems to be a guru after a few deals.   How do you know who's book or course is going to get you to that next level.  I've watched podcasts, I've purchased a few books, and now I'm more confused than ever.  Here's my struggle I don't mind taking a course or two or even three.  My problem is this I don't want to pay for a bunch of outdated material that doesn't work in today's market, nor sit and listen to a bunch of rehashed and regurgitated information.  I don't need the fluffery or hype that typically comes with all of these so called experts and gurus.   I have a short time to obtain my goals, and really time is of the essence.

Here is what I need your assistance with, I'm looking for the best in the business in the following areas.

Who is the best wholesaler, flipper in the real estate industry that shows you how to do the business instead of learning about his success?   Who is the best marketing strategist in the real estate industry that shows you how to effectively market step by step? Who is the best networking strategist in the real estate industry someone that guides you through the process of being an effective network marketer?  What real estate investor has been listed in Forbes or Fortune 500 company that now has a real estate course, someone that talks more about the process and how to do something instead of showing you there success?