Over time they can transform from motivators, to demotivates if you don't take action. 

@Shanel Wiggins, my understanding is that the one mandatory criterion for this strategy to work is: make sure every property you buy is bought at a GENUINE market discount of about 30%.

It is not that I don't think you are genuine, it's simply that I would be putting a lot on the line for this. 

Find a deal ***there are many things in-between like ensuring you structure deals properly with investors, do proper disclosure, due diligence, underwrite deals, etc. but this gives you a good idea of your overall approach***Here are a couple ways to build your network since you said that hasn't been your focus: - volunteer for a non-profit you genuinely believe in.

It could come across as a pressured pitch than a genuine interest.

There are many people who can and will help you if you show genuine interest and are willing to help in return but you must choose the direction yourself.

I've checked my breath - fresh and clean, as is the home.IMO, they were just being polite but were genuinely not interested.

Only 10 of those conversations were from people who seemed genuinely qualified ( income 3 x rent, credit score=600+, etc) the rest seem to be relocating from Mars or something because they don't even read stuff like "how much is the rent"($1695/mo) or "No lead paint certificate".Sister is FREAKING out: What do you suggest for a next move?

For all others- if you are a genuinely distressed seller in need of help- if you can't afford your house, you're behind on payments / taxes; uninsured; or you're a burnt out landlord with tenant / eviction issues; facing job re-location, divorce, or life has otherwise happened to you-- maybe you took advice from how to invest in real estate from some message board, and now you've got a dog or dogs you need to unload?

If you genuinely had no idea about termites you should be fine.